McCain criticizes Obama's Berlin speech

From NBC/NJ's Adam Aigner-Treworgy and NBC's Mark Murray PHOENIX, AZ -- Speaking before the American Legion National Convention here today, McCain said that it fell upon him to officially welcome the 89-year-old group to his home state.  “Our governor is out of town, up in Denver for some big party they're throwing there,” McCain said, jokingly referring to the Democrat’s convention. “I guess my invitation got lost in the mail.” Although the group will hear a video from Obama tomorrow, McCain used his speech today to criticize his opponent’s stance on America’s role as a superpower. Referring to Obama’s speech in Berlin, McCain said that he had a “chance to express such confidence in America” -- but passed it up. “He was the picture of confidence, but in some ways the confidence in one's self and confidence in one's country are not the same,” McCain said. In fact, in that Berlin speech, Obama expressed plenty of confidence in America. "I also know how much I love America," the ... (link)