John McCain actually said...

We have always been the ultimate arbiter of what we believe is in the public interest, and we should retain our authority to do that.

Emphasizing Congress's authority in determining public interest over the Secretary's judgment.

02/08/2012

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The American people are fortunate that a man of his caliber is again willing to serve them in an important office.

He looks at adversity and sees opportunity.

There is a law against torture. No Secretary of Defense or officeholder should violate the law.

There has been a great deal of conversation about building a wall, and it has been my experience that we need to have barriers.