John McCain actually said...

"If we offered assurances on missile defense, why didn't we demand similar assurances on tactical nuclear weapons?"

"some people argue that we must ratify this treaty if we ever want to engage with the Russians on reducing tactical nuclear weapons."

"So you would object to this committee and members of the Senate from reviewing the full review of the negotiating record."

"I think most observers agree that the verification requirements of this treaty are less stringent than START I."