John McCain actually said...

Frankly, that's why I believe that in the long run repeal of this law makes us a stronger military and improves our readiness.

McCain argues that repealing the law will strengthen military readiness.

12/01/2010

More John McCain Quotes

What an outrage that is happening in Syria today.

The threats confronting our security, our interests, and our ideals are growing not diminishing.

I hope that you and Dr. Hicks might have an opportunity to go to the refugee camps on the Turkish border and hear from the now 25,000 people...

So our answer then is not to provide them with arms or means to defend themselves? It is better to use diplomatic and economic measures.