"We are in the most serious crisis since World War II." - Inspired by John McCain

McCain today called for more scrutiny of the $700 billion bailout plan, stating that any plan must safeguard the interests of homeowners of US tax payers, and must prevent Wall Street from profiting at their expense.

While a week ago, McCain insisted that the economy was not in a bad situation, in recent days his level of concern appears to have gone into overdrive.

His comment was made on NBC's "Today" show.