Sen. McCain returns from Thanksgiving in Iraq

[0:27]" Nothing and in my case it people who are beginning to look at experience and background in judgment element transcendent challenges to earn two wars where this. Struggle against radical Islamic extremism and tanks they are beginning to recognize that that's. A pretty important quality in these very uncertain."

[0:50]" You worry in the Iraq with the troops on thanksgiving senator and you and in fairness you had been talking for months and months. About sending more troops not fewer to Iraq and it appears that the search has. Begun to accomplish rather significant results you -- take some credit for them."

[2:20]" Senator -- and running ahead of the New Hampshire primary which is on the air here in Boston reinforces your. Reputation as a somewhat of of a maverick someone who made some enemies and in Washington. -- and also we Europe Euro leadership ability. It did which are pinning your hopes on as -- fact that people will look -- for example -- did you order trailing digitally and in Iowa and will. Look at what you've accomplished overall interview years of service."

[2:51]" Well I hope so it in the and I think the fact is that. I have fought against special interest there is so total lack of trust and confidence in Washington that's obvious. And restored trust and confidence I know how to reform the system saves. Taxpayers two billion dollars fight against Boeing tanker deal with -- iron triangle little obvious in the and the Pentagon and members of congress and I don't try to restore trust and confidence in the government and I've been tightened. And not always went by sometimes winning in this struggle against pork barrel spending which mayor Giuliani seems to think it's not only appropriate but necessary let me."

[3:38]" About immigration as senator you were. And your fellow Arizona Republican John Kyle helped with the president's plan for what was seen as soon as at least a step toward immigration reform it did not succeed in Washington it is still a hot issue even in -- in Iowa for example where there are an awful lot of people working. In an attractive industries -- the meatpacking industry who aren't perhaps illegal was certainly immigrants from from other countries is there of something that can be done -- that would be done under McCain administration to tackle. Immigration reform."

[4:15]" Well we failed and as you know and that's because you again the trust and confidence which said we would secure the border and you know instituted temporary worker program and addressing the issue of the 12 million people are here illegally they didn't believe we would secure borders so the -- got we got to secure the borders first I still think we have to do those other. Things but I think that we have to have of the governor's certify that their borders are secured just. The reality. Man -- we -- we can't I don't think the status quo was acceptable broken borders in 12 million people here portion around the illegally but they want the borders secured first and that some message god if we want to succeed. And again lack of trash and competence because of Katrina because it is correct -- social corruption in Washington and as you know approval ratings of congress and an all time low and that the right track wrong track numbers are. Distressed industry at least. So they're -- have no doubt and I have known each other for many years -- seen in the immigration problem -- back years ago bears on them that. This issue was hurt me politically. But I have to do what I believe is right for this country and I don't think the status quo is acceptable so we have -- the borders. And get back on its decision probably in. Early in 2009."

[5:45]" There was a story just last week -- center of Boston was his -- at the aware of equality in the area very rugged desert area south of Tucson. West of novellas necessity Arizona where. An illegal immigrant came across a guy trying to make his way in from Mexico came across a car which it crashed and helped rescue little boy and keep him alive when little boy's mother was who was killed in this accident they were. Out camping. In the case like that should do that individual be immediately deported back to Mexico or should he get special consideration because of what he did."

[6:18]" I think he should be given some kind anybody should be given recognition appreciation for saving lives. There is that this series. On the other side of the story people are working. And they are honest people they all would want to do this common work the problem is that mixed in areas such huge problem drug dealers. Bring drugs across borders should of the cartels in Mexico side can true for virtually control. Towns like -- no gala send in the way the Laredo and Tijuana and it's also these coyotes are. Are -- even people who die all the time it's it's just. It's horrible mess and we need to to secure the borders and we need to have -- intentions and and Kim Russians to -- so that and we can't allow these hardworking people come here legally. And get in line behind everybody else that particular occasion I would certainly take the opportunity. To have that person applies for legal citizenship and given some consideration. Because heroism in saving the life"