McCain briefly outlined his military service, saying that he has always served his country first, and then opened up the floor for questions.

The first person at the microphone asked McCain what role he thought that technology played in the future of industry.

He said that it plays a huge role not only in the future of America's economy, but also the world's economy. He told a story about a visit to Google's headquarters where he looked at a globe showing points of light for every person using the search engine. The continent of Africa, he said, was dark.

The American worker, which has access to technology and information, is one of the best in the world, he said.

-- Cody Switzer