All statements by John McCain
McCain
Half-True
"We now have a pro-American president in France, which shows if you live long enough, anything can happen in this world."

John McCain on Monday, July 21st, 2008 in a speech in South Portland, Maine >>Details


McCain
Mostly true
"Obama never held a single Senate hearing on Afghanistan."

John McCain on Friday, July 18th, 2008 in a television ad >>Details


McCain
False
"The Iranians continue – in the view of every objective observer – continue to pursue the acquisition of nuclear weapons."

John McCain on Tuesday, June 24th, 2008 in a telephone appearance with Florida voters >>Details


McCain
True
"Sen. Obama has declared, and repeatedly reaffirmed his intention to meet the president of Iran without any preconditions."

John McCain on Monday, May 19th, 2008 in Chicago >>Details


McCain
False
Iran "might not be a superpower, but the threat the government of Iran poses is anything but 'tiny,'" as Obama says.

John McCain on Monday, May 19th, 2008 in Chicago >>Details


McCain
Mostly true
"It is just a fact that Hamas, apparently the North American spokesperson, is endorsing Senator Obama."

John McCain on Friday, April 25th, 2008 in a media availability in Little Rock, Ark. >>Details


McCain
False
Obama "has no experience or background at all in national security affairs."

John McCain on Thursday, April 3rd, 2008 in interview on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” >>Details


McCain
Pants on fire!
Obama "suggested bombing Pakistan."

John McCain on Wednesday, February 20th, 2008 in a media availability in Columbus, Ohio. >>Details


McCain
Mostly true
"Mitt Romney says the next president doesn't need foreign policy experience."

John McCain on Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008 in a Web ad >>Details


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