John McCain actually said...

Admiral Roughead, the Navy is now required to have aircraft carriers in Middle Eastern waters for 9 months out of every year, a heavier constant commitment beyond the temporary surging of carrier battle groups in the region over the past decade.

Context

Senator McCain questions the Navy's ability to sustain carrier presence in the Middle East.

02/16/2011

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