John McCain Quotes

We shall not flag nor fail. We shall go on to the end. …. We shall fight on the beaches … we shall fight in the fields and in the streets … we shall never surrender.

I intend to remain in this divine land and fight to the death.

To fight the United States is like fighting the whole world. But it has been decided. So I will fight the best I can.

We emerged from the events of September 11 more steadfast in our beliefs, more courageous in our actions and more determined to protect our values than ever before.

A military coup needs a sacrifice and courage that you can't find in an army without morale.

It was the nation and the race dwelling all round the globe that had the lion's heart. I had the luck to be called upon to give the roar.

We shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be, we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender.

At an unprecedented time with the worst attack ever on our soil, our President displayed extraordinary determination, leadership and resolve when history was thrust upon him and the United States.

Great tragedy has come to us, and we are meeting it with the best that is in our country, with courage and concern for others because this is America. This is who we are.

If our people are to fight their way up out of bondage we must arm them with the sword and the shield and the buckler of pride.

Terrorist attacks can shake the foundations of our biggest buildings, but they cannot touch the foundations of America.

The people's flag is deepest red; It shrouded oft our martyred dead .... Then raise the scarlet standard high. Within its shade we'll live or die. Tho' cowards flinch and traitors sneer, We'll keep the red flag flying here.

Bullies may land a punch. They might leave a mark. But they have never, not once, in the history of our United States, managed to match the strength and spirit of a people united in defense of their future.

The Tunisian people will not bow. We will stay united against terrorism until we wipe out this phenomenon.

I will fight to the last breath, even though my family cowers in terror in the palace.

No force can conquer the service personnel and people who, in support of their great leader, have turned out in the struggle to defend their country with confidence in the validity of their cause and their own strength - this is a law and a truth taught by history.

America, at its core, is a country of strong and resilient people who are prepared to confront the challenges posed by those who seek to do us harm.

I've done a lot of fighting in my time, and I'm down to do some more. I don't want to, but you know, there's just certain things that you can't sit down and take.

When others stood idly by, you and your families gave your all, in defence of a risen people and in pursuit of Irish freedom and unity.

Our values and way of life will prevail - terrorism will not.

The resolve of our great nation is being tested. But make no mistake, we will show the world that we will pass the test.

If you strike at, imprison, or kill us, out of our prisons or graves we will still evoke a spirit that will thwart you, and perhaps, raise a force that will destroy you! We defy you! Do your worst!

They have nothing in their whole imperial arsenal that can break the spirit of one Irishman who doesn't want to be broken.

Standing as I do, with my hand upon this staff, and under the folds of the American flag, I ask you to stand by me so long as I stand by it.

I am certain that I speak on behalf of my entire nation when I say: September 11th we are all Americans - in grief, as in defiance.