John McCain: “It is a shame that the New York Times has lowered its standards to engage in a hit-and-run smear campaign. John McCain…”

“It is a shame that the New York Times has lowered its standards to engage in a hit-and-run smear campaign. John McCain has a 24-year record of serving our country with honor and integrity. He has never violated the public trust, never done favors for special interests or lobbyists, and he will not allow a smear campaign to distract from the issues at stake in this election.”