John McCain actually said...

"The establishment of cooperative security locations is not consistent with the current U.S.-Iraq security agreement, which calls for the full withdrawal of U.S. forces by end 2011."

"The U.S. relationship with Bahrain remains strong and we do not currently see the need for an alternative port to Manama, Bahrain."

"Do you believe SOCOM is properly structured to successfully undertake the development and fielding of major weapons systems?"

"Is there value to you and the United States to establish forward operating sites and cooperative security locations in Iraq for future operations?"