John McCain actually said...

"I am, obviously, pleased and proud to join my friend, Senator Jon Kyl, in introducing to the Committee a fine Arizonan, Judge Jennifer Guerin Zipps."

"The U.S. Senate has had the wisdom to confirm him to the post of ambassador, as the chairman pointed out, five times already."

"only a political settlement will resolve this. Every military leader has said that. There is no military solution."

"I thank the chairman, and I apologize for the length of my opening statement."