John McCain actually said...

"I wish that every member of the Senate could have heard your last comment, because we are going to be in a very significant struggle here in regard to sequestration."

"We must not shrink from the opportunity before us to create a modern system of compensation and retirement benefits that would provide greater value and choice for those it serves."

"Commissioners, you have recommended that military retirees' healthcare costs increase over a 15-year period such that retirees ultimately would pay about 20 percent of the overall costs of their healt..."

"I would argue, in the earlier question, as I live around Fort Lewis, WA, today, the biggest issue for retention today is uncertainty."