John McCain actually said...

"I am simply saying that it may be premature to make such a change at this time and in this manner without further consideration of this report and further study of the issue by Congress."

"We send these young people into combat, we think they're mature enough to fight and die, I think they're mature enough to make a judgment on who they want to serve with and the impact on their battle ..."

"I fear that what John McCain is doing right now is, he's trying to re-litigate the election, unfortunately. And he is just standing in the way of this..."

"I believe that it's working."