John McCain actually said...

"We owe it to our servicemembers and their families to address any change in their compensation and benefits in a manner that acknowledges the commitment that we made to them when they volunteered to s..."

"Unfortunately, this defense budget continues the administration's habit of putting short-term political considerations over our long-term national security interests."

"If it is as catastrophic as you state, then why don't we sit down?"

"Believe me, we acted, as is our responsibility, because of our intense frustration about the lack of progress on this issue."