On The Campaign Trail... What They Are Saying
 
Page << | >> June 30, 2008 “For those like John McCain who have endured physical torment in service to our country — no further proof of such sacrifice is necessary. And let me also add that no one should ever devalue that service, especially for the sake of a political campaign, and that goes for supporters on both sides.” Senator Barack Obama during his speech on patriotism in Independence, Missouri, June 30, 2008. “I think that Senator Obama is a great American success story. I think his family is. I think he’s someone who is admired and respected throughout this country and the world. I think our differences are how we intend to move forward in conducting the affairs of this country. We have very different views, and very different positions.” Senator John McCain, responding to a press question in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on whether he questions Senator Obama’s patriotism, June 30, 2008. June 27, 2008 "It is fitting that we meet in a place called Unity, because the truth is, that's the only way we can solve the challenges facing this country. Today, we look back at the votes cast here in the snows of January not as 107 votes for Hillary Clinton and 107 votes for me, but as 214 votes for change in America.” Senator Barack Obama at the joint rally with Senator Hillary Clinton in Unity, New Hampshire, June 27, 2008 June 26, 2008 “I have always believed that the Second Amendment protects the right of individuals to bear arms, but I also identify with the need for crime-ravaged communities to save their children from the violence that plagues our streets through common-sense, effective safety measures. The Supreme Court has now endorsed that view, and while it ruled that the D.C. gun ban went too far, Justice Scalia himself acknowledged that this right is not absolute and subject to reasonable regulations enacted by local communities to keep their streets safe.” Senator Barack Obama responding to the Supreme Court ruling that declared the Washington, D.C. ban on handguns unconstitutional, June 26, 2008. “Obviously I am very pleased about that decision. We had filed an amicus brief with 54 other senators. So I am pleased with that ruling." Senator John McCain responding to the Supreme Court ruling that declared the Washington, D.C. ban on handguns unconstitutional, June 26, 2008. June 24, 2008 "When people are hurting and struggling to afford gasoline, food and other necessities, common sense requires that we draw upon America's own vast reserves of oil and natural gas.” Senator John McCain at a panel on energy in Santa Barbara, California, referring to offshore drilling, June 24, 2008. June 7, 2008 "Today, as I suspend my campaign, I congratulate him on the victory he has won and the extraordinary race he has run. I endorse him and throw my full support behind him. And I ask all of you to join me in working as hard for Barack Obama as you have for me." Senator Hillary Clinton, suspending her presidential campaign and throwing her support to Senator Barack Obama, June 7, 2006. June 5, 2008 "The governor has been able to reach across the aisle and get things done for the people of Louisiana, help the folks in New Orleans in the recovering from the storm. That would be something that I could show the American people as a way that people from both sides of the aisle, Republican and Democrat, can sit down and work together." Senator John McCain talking about the Governor of Louisiana Bobby Jindal in Baton Rouge on June 5, 2008. Jindal is being mentioned as a possible GOP vice-presidential possibility. June 3, 2008 "Tonight we mark the end of one historic journey with the beginning of another--a journey that will bring a new and better day to America." Senator Barack Obama after claiming the Democratic presidential nomination on the final night of primaries, June 3, 2008. Page << | >>
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