Subjecting prisoners to abuse leads to bad intelligence, because under torture a detainee will tell his interrogator anything to make the pain stop. Second, mistreatment of our prisoners endangers U.S. troops who might be captured by the enemy – if… — John McCain Copy Share Image
The abuse of prisoners hurts America's cause in the war on terror, endangers US service members who might be captured by the enemy, and is anathema to the values Americans have held dear for generations. — John McCain Copy Share Image
I have the utmost confidence in General Mattis, General Flynn, General Kelly, Dan Coates. I couldn't have picked a better team. And so I'm… — John McCain Copy Share
Washington is a Hollywood for ugly people. Hollywood is a Washington for the simpleminded. — John McCain Copy Share
I think that it's important that we understand the importance of the Hispanic vote in America. — John McCain Copy Share
I will not agree to have this bill [to repeal DADT ] go forward, because our economy is in the tank. — John McCain Copy Share
I don't know a politician who enjoys fundraising. The system is such that the American people have lost faith. — John McCain Copy Share
It is perhaps my greatest hope, Mr. President, that some day we'll consider tax and spending measures with no one else in mind but… — John McCain Copy Share
This kind of horror has become all too familiar to us. As parents, Cindy and I offer our prayers to the memory of the… — John McCain Copy Share
Thousands of Americans have given their lives in Afghanistan and Iraq upholding their oaths and defending this nation. Chelsea Manning broke her oath and… — John McCain Copy Share
The truth is sometimes a hard pill to swallow. It sometimes causes us difficulties at home and abroad. It is sometimes used by our… — John McCain Copy Share
My greatest fear is the Iranians acquire a nuclear weapon and give it to a terrorist organization. And there is a real threat of… — John McCain Copy Share
Presidential ambition is a disease that can only be cured by embalming fluid . — John McCain Copy Share
On the subject of Osama bin Laden... we will track him down. We will capture him. We will bring him to justice, and I… — John McCain Copy Share
That's Joe Biden right there - unbowed, unbroken and unable to stop talking. — John McCain Copy Share
