John McCain actually said...

"Are GPS version III satellites needed by our troops to fulfill a validated operational requirement for our combatant commanders to have protected and improved positioning technology?"

"Even though they have just completed a third successful launch. Is that right?"

"Please describe in detail what steps remain for certification of new entrants, the expected dates for these steps to occur, and whether these steps are the primary responsibility of the government or ..."

"I believe it is also a challenge for this committee to think how to articulate American strategic purposes in Asia and toward India, as well as Japan and China."