John McCain's quotes

McCain Tones It Down

"He (opponent Barack Obama) is a decent person and a person you don’t have to be scared of .... We want a fight, and I will fight, but we will be respectful. I admire Sen. Obama and his accomplishments. I will respect him, and I want everyone to be respectful.” --John McCain

— 2008 GOP Nominee John McCain in Lakeville, Minn., urging Republican voters to tone down heated anti-Barack Obama rhetoric.

Submitted by John McCain on Fri, 10/10/2008 - 16:48. categories [ ]

McCain suspends campaign to focus on economy

"Following Sept. 11, our national leaders came together at a time of crisis. We must show that kind of patriotism now. Americans across our country lament the fact that partisan divisions in Washington have prevented us from addressing our national challenges. Now is our chance to come together to prove that Washington is once again capable of leading this country." -- John McCain

— In a major development, Republican nominee John McCain announces a suspension of his presidential campaign so he can return to Washington, D.C., to help pass a $700 billion proposal to prop up the United States' ailing economy.

Submitted by John McCain on Wed, 09/24/2008 - 20:21. categories [ ]

McCain on How Many Houses He Owns

"I think — I'll have my staff get to you," McCain told Politico in Las Cruces, N.M., Aug. 21, 2008. "It's condominiums where — I'll have them get to you."

--John McCain, 2008 GOP presidential candidate, responding to a question about how many houses he owns.

Submitted by John McCain on Wed, 08/20/2008 - 07:00. categories [ ]

McCain Offers Support for Georgians

"He knows that the thoughts and the prayers and support of the American people are with that brave little nation as they struggle today for their freedom and independence. And he wanted me to say thank you to you, to give you, to give you his heartfelt thanks for the support of the American people for his tiny little democracy far away from the Unites States of America. And I told him that I know I speak for every American when I say to him, 'Today, we are all Georgians.'" In referencing Russia's prime minister, Vladimir Putin, McCain said the following: "I looked into Mr. Putin's eyes and I saw three things- a K and a G and a B."

-John McCain addresses Georgian president Mikhail Saakashvili to give his support to the Democratic nation of Georgia after Russia's invasion on August 8, 2008.

Submitted by John McCain on Tue, 08/12/2008 - 07:00. categories [ ]

McCain's Word on Sleep

"What makes the difference, is getting enough rest. If I can sleep in until about 7:30 or 8, then it really helps me. I think when I get up real early, like 5:30 or 6, and don't got ot bed until 10, 10:30 or 11, it seems to help me get up a little later in the morning."

— John McCain, 2008 GOP presidential candidate, explains importance of sleep during his campaign and alludes to sleep deprivation as the cause for recent verbal gaffes.

Submitted by John McCain on Fri, 08/08/2008 - 07:00. categories [ ]

McCain Chuckles at Obama as Moses

"We think it's got a lot of humor in it. We're having fun and enjoying it."

— John McCain defends his 2008 presidential campaign ad which juxtaposed Charlton Heston's Hollywood 'Moses' to Barack Obama, the 2008 Democratic presidential candidate.

Submitted by John McCain on Fri, 08/01/2008 - 07:00. categories [ ]

McCain ad targets Obama celebrity

"He's the biggest celebrity in the world. But, is he ready to lead? With gas prices soaring, Barack Obama says no to offshore drilling. And, says he'll raise taxes on electricity. Higher taxes, more foreign oil, that's the real Obama."

A 30-second spot, "Celeb," released by the 2008 Republican presidential campaign of John McCain on July 30, 2008.

Submitted by John McCain on Wed, 07/30/2008 - 07:00. categories [ ]

McCain on Obama "star" status

"My opponent, of course, is traveling in Europe, and tomorrow his tour takes him
to France. In a scene Lance would
recognize, a throng of adoring fans awaits Sen. Obama in Paris – and that's just
the American press.”

-Sen. John McCain, 2008 GOP presidential candidate, at the LiveStrong Summit in Columbus, Ohio, July 24, 2008, with Lance Armstrong. McCain was referring to Obama's huge crowds during a European trip.

Submitted by John McCain on Thu, 07/24/2008 - 07:00. categories [ ]

McCain on Terror Attacks and Politics

""I've worked tirelessly since 9-11 to prevent another attack on the United States of America. My record is very clear; the Armed Services Committee, pieces of legislation, sponsoring with Joe Lieberman, the 9-11 Commission, so we could find out the causes and how to fix the challenges that we face as to the security of this nation. I cannot imagine it and if he (McCain advisor Charlie Black) said that I do not know the context."

--John McCain, 2008 GOP presidential candidate, commenting at a Town Hall meeting in Fresno, Calif., June 23, 2008, on whether he agreed with an alleged comment by his advisor that a terrorist attack on U.S. soil would benefit him politically.

Submitted by John McCain on Mon, 06/23/2008 - 07:00. categories [ ]

John McCain on Barack Obama's win of the Democratic presidential nomination

" I have a few years on my opponent, so I am surprised that a young man has bought in to so many failed ideas. Like others before him, he seems to think government is the answer to every problem; that government should take our resources and make our decisions for us. That type of change doesn’t trust Americans to know what is right or what is in their own best interests. It’s the attitude of politicians who are sure of themselves but have little faith in the wisdom, decency and common sense of free people. That attitude created the unresponsive bureaucracies of big government in the first place. And that’s not change we can believe in."

— Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., in a speech in New Orleans on June 3, 2008 commenting on Barack Obama’s win of the Democratic presidential nomination.

Submitted by John McCain on Tue, 06/03/2008 - 07:00. categories [ ]