John McCain actually said...

"McCain has frequently criticized the president, but his appeal to independent voters out west is seen as an important asset to the Bush campaign."

"He did bring down the Soviet empire and he did it through strength of character and vision and history will judge him I think very highly for that."

"In your judgment were these abuses a result of an overall military or intelligence policy to 'soften up detainees for interrogation'?"

"It's terrible. It's tragic. It also shows the stark difference between America and these barbarians."