John McCain actually said...

"To say we didn't need to ask their opinion on whether it should be repealed or not, violates in my view one of the fundamental principles of leadership."

"Every great leader I've known has said, what are your views on this issue."

"Most important, ending this discriminatory policy is the right thing to do."

"Nor do I believe that simply acknowledging what most of our troops already know to be true about some of their colleagues threatens our ability to fight and win this Nation's wars."