John McCain actually said...

"I urge you to make sure that the performance of all, both civilian and uniformed, in the United States Air Force comports themselves with the highest standards of public service that we expect of them..."

"If confirmed, I will consider all proposals for inclusion in the Civil Works budget."

"what is your understanding of the responsibilities of the Corps of Engineers as it relates to recommendations for resource allocation and prioritization for the Nation's navigation infrastructure, flo..."

"If confirmed, do you plan to change or eliminate the prioritization processes outlined for each program in the 5-Year Plan?"