John McCain actually said...

"It was also was a very strategic move because that appearance there was a message that showed how he was separate from George Bush."

"In fact, he has it exactly backwards. It is precisely the success of the surge in Iraq that shows us the way to succeed in Afghanistan."

"I think it was. And I think he drew a line in the sand where he said, here's an issue that we can all agree on, that we have common ground on, and quite frankly, it's an issue in the black community, ..."

"Whether or not I win your support, I need your goodwill and counsel."