John McCain actually said...

The ability of your pilots to perform at the highest level in combat will be degraded because of the lack of training.

McCain emphasizes the impact of reduced training on pilot performance.

03/04/2013

More John McCain Quotes

The service chiefs -- and we will be talking about this on the floor -- all of them have said they wanted a complete study about the effect ...

We need a thorough and complete study of the effects, not how to implement a repeal, but the effects on morale and battle effectiveness.

I would like to thank Chairman Akaka but also and especially Senator Voinovich for your leadership and commitment

We're going to go through hopefully a yearlong study that will hopefully also have the feelings of the men and women who are serving.