John McCain actually said...

"I want to be president of the United States. And, obviously, I do not want Senator Obama to be. But, I have to tell you, he is a decent person, and a person that you do not have to be scared as presid..."

"I will fight, but we will be respectful. I admire Senator Obama and his accomplishments. I will respect him and I want -- no, no. I want everyone to be respectful."

"It is confusing. Does it hurt or help the McCain ticket?"

"We're the underdogs and we're going to come from behind like we have every time in the past."