John McCain actually said...

You have outlined plans for a study about changing, or more likely, repealing the current law regarding military service by homosexuals.

I support Congress' examination of Don't Ask, Don't Tell, and should the law change we will work within any new guidance.

Secretary Gates, do you think that servicemembers with more than 10 years of military service should be given a temporary retirement option ...

What are the views of the other Joint Chiefs of Staff and the combatant commanders about changing the existing homosexual conduct policy?