All statements by John McCain
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"It is just a fact that Hamas, apparently the North American spokesperson, is endorsing Senator Obama."

John McCain on Friday, April 25th, 2008 in a media availability in Little Rock, Ark. >>Details


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"My friend, we have increased the size of government by some 40 percent just in the last few years."

John McCain on Sunday, April 20th, 2008 in a television interview. >>Details


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The Rev. Wright compared "the United States Marine Corps with Roman legionnaires who were responsible for the death of our Savior."

John McCain on Sunday, April 27th, 2008 in Coral Gables, Fla. >>Details


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"I committed to public financing; (Obama) committed to public financing."

John McCain on Wednesday, February 20th, 2008 in a news conference in Columbus, Ohio >>Details


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"In her short time in the United States Senate, the senator from New York, Senator Clinton, got $500-million worth of pork barrel projects."

John McCain on Sunday, February 3rd, 2008 in a campaign event in Fairfield, Conn. >>Details


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"He told gay organizers in Massachusetts he would be a stronger advocate for special rights than even Ted Kennedy."

John McCain on Monday, January 28th, 2008 in an automated call to voters >>Details


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"Mitt Romney says the next president doesn't need foreign policy experience."

John McCain on Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008 in a Web ad >>Details


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"The failings in our civil service are encouraged by a system that makes it very difficult to fire someone even for gross misconduct."

John McCain on Wednesday, March 21st, 2007 in Oklahoma City. >>Details


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"In state after state, polls make clear that the American public understands the Kelo ruling is a disaster."

John McCain on Monday, August 6th, 2007 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa >>Details


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