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John McCain Quotes

140 Interesting Quotes By John McCain

Famous As: Former United States Senator from Arizona (1987 - 2018)

Born On: 1936

Died On: 2018

Born In: Coco Solo, Panama

Founder / Co Founder: The Reform Institute

Died At Age: 81

John McCain was an illustrious American politician who served as the senior United States Senator from Arizona from 1987 to 2018. In the 2008 presidential election, he was the Republican nominee but lost to Barack Obama. He pursued his graduation from the U.S Naval Academy and joined the United States Navy following the footsteps of his grandfather and father who were both four-star admirals. After retiring from navy as a Captain, he shifted to Arizona and entered politics. In the 1990s, he played a pivotal role in reinstituting diplomatic relations with Vietnam. Following is a corpus of famous, interesting and popular quotes and sayings by the renowned politician which has been mustered from his speeches, interviews, thoughts, populace utterances, statements and life. Take a look at some notable quotes and thoughts by John McCain on security, moment, business, communication, love, country, service, power, vision and America.

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Nothing in life is more liberating than to fight for a cause larger than yourself, something that encompasses you but is not defined by your existence alone.

Nothing in life is more liberating than to fight for a cause larger than yourself, something that encompasses you but is not defined by your existence alone.
You Life Yourself Alone
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I'm not President Bush
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I don't think Roger Ailes is ham-fisted.

I don't think Roger Ailes is ham-fisted.
Think
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I think that Fox News is a bit schizophrenic.

I think that Fox News is a bit schizophrenic.
Think
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At least I don't plaster on the makeup like a trollop, you c***!

At least I don't plaster on the makeup like a trollop, you c***!
You Like I
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You have to listen to people that have chosen the nominee of our Republican Party. I think it would be foolish to ignore them.

You have to listen to people that have chosen the nominee of our Republican Party. I think it would be foolish to ignore them.
Think
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I think that it's important that we understand the importance of the Hispanic vote in America.

I think that it's important that we understand the importance of the Hispanic vote in America.
Think
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Glory belongs to the act of being constant to something greater than yourself, to a cause, to your principles, to the people on whom you rely and who rely on you

Glory belongs to the act of being constant to something greater than yourself, to a cause, to your principles, to the people on whom you rely and who rely on you
You Yourself
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Americans Never Quit. We never surrender. We never hide from history. We Make History.
-John McCain

Americans Never Quit. We never surrender. We never hide from history. We Make History. -John McCain
Never History
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I don't think anybody is - no one could compare to Ronald Reagan, because he was the right man at the right time.

I don't think anybody is - no one could compare to Ronald Reagan, because he was the right man at the right time.
Think
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Our great power does not mean we can do whatever we want whenever we want, nor should we assume we have all the wisdom and knowledge necessary to succeed.

Our great power does not mean we can do whatever we want whenever we want, nor should we assume we have all the wisdom and knowledge necessary to succeed.
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We need a free press. We must have it. It's vital.

We need a free press. We must have it. It's vital.
Need
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Sometimes it's important to watch what the president does rather than what he says.

Sometimes it's important to watch what the president does rather than what he says.
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Government should take care of those in America who can't care for themselves. That's a role of government.

Government should take care of those in America who can't care for themselves. That's a role of government.
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But we should be mindful as we argue about our differences that so much more unites than divides us. We should also note that our differences, when compared with those in many, if not most, other countries, are smaller than we sometimes imagine them to be.
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Country First
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I know where a lot of them [the elite or elitists] live.

Where's that?

Well, in our nation's capital and New York City. I've seen it. I've lived there.

I know where a lot of them [the elite or elitists] live. Where's that? Well, in our nation's capital and New York City. I've seen it. I've lived there.
I
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I admire the Islam. There's a lot of good principles in it.

I admire the Islam. There's a lot of good principles in it.
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I don't doubt the sincerity of my Democratic friends. And they should not doubt ours.

I don't doubt the sincerity of my Democratic friends. And they should not doubt ours.
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The U.S. never lost a battle against North Vietnam, but it lost the war.

The U.S. never lost a battle against North Vietnam, but it lost the war.
Never
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Russia's leaders, rich with oil wealth and corrupt with power, have rejected democratic ideals and the obligations of a responsible power.

Russia's leaders, rich with oil wealth and corrupt with power, have rejected democratic ideals and the obligations of a responsible power.
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Frankly, I would never accept an award from Vladimir Putin because then you kind of give some credence and credibility to this butcher, this KGB agent, which is what he is.

Frankly, I would never accept an award from Vladimir Putin because then you kind of give some credence and credibility to this butcher, this KGB agent, which is what he is.
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I consider myself a Christian. I attend church. My faith has sustained me in very difficult times.

I consider myself a Christian. I attend church. My faith has sustained me in very difficult times.
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During one period while I was in solitary, I memorized the names of all 335 of the men who were then prisoners of war in North Vietnam. I can still remember them.

During one period while I was in solitary, I memorized the names of all 335 of the men who were then prisoners of war in North Vietnam. I can still remember them.
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The problem... is that most members of Congress don't pay attention to what's going on.

The problem... is that most members of Congress don't pay attention to what's going on.
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My greatest fear is the Iranians acquire a nuclear weapon and give it to a terrorist organization. And there is a real threat of them doing that.

My greatest fear is the Iranians acquire a nuclear weapon and give it to a terrorist organization. And there is a real threat of them doing that.
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Thank God for our form of government. The media won't let there be any cover-up.

Thank God for our form of government. The media won't let there be any cover-up.
John McCain

We cannot forever hide the truth about ourselves, from ourselves.

We cannot forever hide the truth about ourselves, from ourselves.
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I'm not against a border wall, OK, but go to China, and you'll see a border wall there. We need technology, we need drones, we need surveillance capabilities, and we need rapid-reaction capabilities.

I'm not against a border wall, OK, but go to China, and you'll see a border wall there. We need technology, we need drones, we need surveillance capabilities, and we need rapid-reaction capabilities.
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