John McCain actually said...

"Dr. Carter, will those programs reviewed by your office be limited by dollar threshold (e.g. ACAT Level 1 only), by special interest items, or by some other criteria?"

"I am concerned about your interest in relieving the Department from doing so-called 'look-back' milestone certifications."

"In my view, that is vital to ensuring that taxpayer dollars are not being wasted, stolen, or otherwise abused."

"There is risk the projected 1 percent real growth may not be realized."