MIAMI - Senator Mel Martinez just took the stage here at the Latino Builders Association in downtown Miami to officially endorse John McCain. Martinez told the crowd that "after very careful consideration I've decided that the best person to lead our country in these uncertain times ought to be John McCain."

Martinez cited the threat of radical Islam, arguing America needs a leader who is "tested" and "tempered."

"I know the respect people around the world have for this man," Martinez said, "I would trust the future and safety of our nation to this man."

Martinez also cited McCain's "good judgment," his "quality of leadership," and his ability to "tell it like it is." Lastly, Martinez promised the crowd that he was confident McCain would "be Castro's worst nightmare."