John McCain
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Coral Gables, FL 04/26/08
TRANSCRIPT:
MCCAIN: "I've stated my position very clearly that I don't like the ad. I was interested that this morning Senator Obama said that it was a legitimate political issue. If he believes that then it will probably be a political issue. I saw yesterday some additional comments that have been revealed by Pastor Wright, one of them comparing the United States Marine Corps with Roman legionnaires who were responsible for the death of our savior. I mean, being involved in that. It's, it's beyond belief. And then of course saying that al Qaeda and the American flag were the same flags. Um, so I can understand, I can understand that peole are upset about this. I can understand why the, uh, Americans, when viewing these kinds of comments, um, are angry and upset. Just like they veiwed Senator Obama's statements about why people turn to their faith and their values. He believes that it's out of economic concerns when we all know that it's out of fundamental belief, fundamental faith in this country and its values and its principles. Again, Senator Obama, out of touch. I can't control, and will not in the future control. I will voice my opinion, and I will continue to think that to say that I think that ad should not be run. But I won't continue to try to be the referee here."
LABEL: JM FL 4-26 (JC#129) RSZZ - ClipG
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