All statements by John McCain
McCain
Half-True
"We spend a staggering amount of money on health care — over $2-trillion and almost twice as much as any other country per person."

John McCain on Monday, April 28th, 2008 in a campaign stop at Miami children’s hospital >>Details


McCain
Barely True
Romney left Massachusetts "with a $245-million debt because of the big government-mandated health care system."

John McCain on Wednesday, January 30th, 2008 in a debate in Simi Valley, Calif. >>Details


McCain
False
"Another one he should veto is the SCHIP program, which he should say 'Take the C out of, because now it's for everybody, like every other entitlement program.'"

John McCain on Tuesday, October 9th, 2007 in Dearborn, Mich. >>Details


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