Asked by David M. Brown and Salena Zito of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review about his intention to run for President, Senator John McCain doesn't beat around the bush (so to speak):

"There's no doubt," McCain told the Trib. "But, right now, the Iraq issue ... is taking a lot of my attention and effort away, and I think that's appropriate. I'm still a United States senator. I've got to perform my duties."