senate in 1986, more than 30 years ago. for the impact he has had, and continues to have, on the senate is not to be overstated. >> it's remarkable and don't forget he ran for the presidency twice and he told me he once came in second place, which wasn't good enough. you know, john mccain is a fighter. i think we all know that, all of us tonight. and, you know, this is a man who survived fire on the forest, shot out of a plane, would you say tortured, five years in a pow camp, melanoma. we've been talking to folks close to mccain. he's been on the phone talking about his statements on health care and continuing to work. if i know john mccain he's going to want to get back to work as soon as possible and want to continue to do what he does best, which is represent the people of arizona. and be the lion that he is in