Efforts to bring about democracy have hit a wall and are going backwards. — John McCain Copy Share Image
There is always an element of realpolitik that has to be present in the conduct of any nation's national security affairs. At… — John McCain Copy Share Image
If you want to preserve - I'm very serious now - if you want to preserve democracy as we know it, you… — John McCain Copy Share Image
We cannot have a separate group of people that are military and a separate civilian society. Otherwise, it's dangerous to democracy. — John McCain Copy Share Image
In 2003, I warned of a 'creeping coup' in Russia against the forces of democracy and market capitalism in Russia. — John McCain Copy Share Image
I intend to do what I can, working with my congressional colleagues, Republicans and Democrats, to help bring about the changes to… — John McCain Copy Share Image
Each Middle East country has their own unique kinds of challenges; but the fundamentals, the desire for democracy and freely elected governments… — John McCain Copy Share Image
The Iranians have a lousy government, so therefore their economy is lousy, even though they have significant oil revenues. So I am… — John McCain Copy Share Image
It's very clear that Vladimir Putin has decided that he will eliminate his opponents and anyone who stands up for democracy and… — John McCain Copy Share Image
But we have a war of ideals and ideas, and that is to sell democracy... — John McCain Copy Share Image
That does not mean we won't experience the tragedy of the loss of some American lives. We will have an opportunity to… — John McCain Copy Share Image
Both candidates in this election [2004] pledge to end this war and bring our troops home. The great difference - the great… — John McCain Copy Share Image
The US does not involve itself in what is happening in the world's largest democracy, nor does it intend to do so. — John McCain Copy Share Image
We know for a fact the Russians tried to change the outcome of our election, attacking the very fundamental of democracy. We… — John McCain Copy Share Image
In the 2012 election, Obamacare, as it's called, and I'll be more polite - the ACA ...was a major issue in the… — 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 Image
Washington is a Hollywood for ugly people. Hollywood is a Washington for the simpleminded. — John McCain Copy Share Image
I think that it's important that we understand the importance of the Hispanic vote in America. — John McCain Copy Share Image
I will not agree to have this bill [to repeal DADT ] go forward, because our economy is in the tank. — John McCain Copy Share Image
I don't know a politician who enjoys fundraising. The system is such that the American people have lost faith. — John McCain Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
Presidential ambition is a disease that can only be cured by embalming fluid . — John McCain Copy Share Image