John McCain actually said...

"I think that would be a mistake to legislate initial demands on the Department and the Services until they have had an opportunity to assess the effectiveness of these recent legislative requirements."

"Military service requires those who serve to give up certain rights and privileges that civilians enjoy."

"I support proposals which would require that all penetrative sexual offenses... be referred to a General Court Martial only."

"Many times, when we didn't think we had enough, we went to a court-martial anyhow because of the importance of the case."