Wow: French archive releases fullest version of McCain POW interview to date

It's quite interesting and moving. A french journalist was able to interview some POWs and McCain was one of them.



"Being treated well" explained:

"French television reporter, Francois Chalais, recorded a five-minute interview with McCain in his hospital bed . . .

McCain later wrote that "Chihuahua [his North Vietnamese handler]," who was observing off-camera, was unhappy with his answers. He wanted McCain to express gratitude to his captors, but McCain refused, saying only that he was being "treated well." Chalais helped the prisoner by saying that he was happy with his answer. McCain later expressed regret that he had violated the code of conduct by talking about his ship and squadron number."

I've never failed to be impressed with John McCain the man. Not necessarily his politics. Yet, in terms of character the alternative to him is sad indeed.