War is wretched beyond description, and only a fool or a fraud could sentimentalize its cruel reality.
John McCainI observed a thousand acts of courage, compassion and love [as a POW] and I will always treasure that memory above all others.
John McCainThe first thing we have to do is get spending under control in Washington. It's completely out of control. We Republicans came to power to change government, and government changed us.
John McCainThe only way you approach politics and seek elective office is to move forward. For me to look back in anger or with any rancor would be a mistake.
John McCainI think it's a very legitimate aspect of American life to criticize and to disagree and to debate. But I want to say I think it's a lie to say that the president lied to the American people. I sat on the Robb-Silverman Commission. I saw many, many analysts that came before that committee. I asked every one of them-I said, 'Did-were you ever pressured politically or any other way to change your analysis of the situation as you saw?' Every one of them said no.
John McCain