People Quotes by John McCain

I disagree with what the majority of the American people want.

— John McCain

People want the truth, even if they disagree.

— John McCain

I don't know a politician who enjoys fundraising. The system is such that the American people have lost faith.

— John McCain

I am confident, with the leadership and the backing of the American people, President Obama will turn this country around,

— John McCain

America didn't invent human rights. Those rights are common to all people: nations, cultures, and religions cannot choose to simply opt out…

— John McCain

We cannot have a separate group of people that are military and a separate civilian society. Otherwise, it's dangerous to democracy.

— John McCain

Even in this room full of proud Manhattan Democrats. I can't shake that feeling that some people here are pulling for me…

— John McCain

On the issue of the gay marriage, I believe if people want to have private ceremonies, that's fine. I do not believe…

— John McCain

We can't disrupt polling places anymore, ... It doesn't serve any purpose. It just makes people mad.

— John McCain

What is good for my country is good for my party, Should my party abandon this principle, the American people will abandon…

— John McCain

In prison, I fell in love with my country. I had loved her before then, but like most young people, my affection…

— John McCain

Today more people lose their seats in the Politburo in Havana than in the Congress of America, ... We need to have…

— John McCain

I have known Trent Lott for 20 years, ... I don't believe he's racist. But he must proactively send a message to…

— John McCain

It's pretty clear we have enough Guard people in the United States, but are they capable of handling our oversees commitments as…

— John McCain

It's a tough path to citizenship. You've got to pay back taxes. You've got to learn English. You've got to have a…

— John McCain

There are 11 million people living in the shadows. I believe they deserve to come out of the shadows. The children who…

— John McCain

And the people who live in the southern part of my state do not have a secure environment. To wit, there are…

— John McCain

Because the people of New Hampshire take their responsibilities as citizens of the Republic seriously, they keep it interesting for candidates who,…

— John McCain

Just because they broke the law doesn't mean they're condemned forever to a twilight status ... I believe that most Americans feel…

— John McCain

I, 100 percent don't think that's where the American people at, because when there's viral pictures as a baby is in Aleppo…

— John McCain

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

I believe we're all aware that there are people and organizations throughout the world who are bent on destroying America, everything we…

— John McCain

Immigration and border security remain critical issues that I am committed to addressing this year. The good news is that illegal immigration…

— John McCain

The president(Obama) comparing him to a kid in the back of a classroom, I think, is very indicative of the president's lack…

— John McCain

We can't go on forever with 11 million people living in this country in the shadows in an illegal status. We cannot…

— John McCain

I think that it has to be a very humane approach to this issue, and we have to come up with solutions…

— John McCain

Glory belongs to the act of being constant to something greater than yourself, to a cause, to your principles, to the people…

— John McCain

There is no doubt in my mind that Rudy Giuliani in the Senate will be a leader for the people of New…

— John McCain

We know that Medicare's going broke in seven years, but we need to start over.That's what the American people want us to…

— John McCain

I think the American people should know there's already strong influences toward another deployment of American troops in an open-ended commitment.

— John McCain

The first role of government is to help people who are in crisis or need. That's why we have government.

— John McCain

I've tried to say that I admire and respect Sen. Obama. He has accomplished great things, and he has motivated people, and…

— John McCain

Many good people mistake their reputation for their character. It is a mistake I have made many, many times.

— John McCain

I don't know how you defeat an insurgency unless you have some handle on the number of people that you are facing.

— John McCain

Washington is a Hollywood for ugly people. Hollywood is a Washington for the simpleminded.

— John McCain

We ought to pay down the national debt, ... The American people are tired of people who make promises about cutting taxes…

— John McCain

I'm sick and tired - and the American people are sick and tired - of the pork barrel spending.

— John McCain

I know in war good people can feel obliged for good reasons to do things they would normally object to and recoil…

— John McCain

You have to listen to people that have chosen the nominee of our Republican Party. I think it would be foolish to…

— John McCain

Sooner or later, people are going to figure out if all you run is negative attack ads you don’t have much of…

— John McCain