John McCain actually said...

"I encourage you to do so, and thank you for your visionary leadership on this critical issue."

"We determined that perhaps the top organizational challenge facing the Department of Defense is the subject of today's hearing."

"We must face the uncomfortable fact that too often, in too many cases, our enemies are getting the better of us."

"Our servicemen and women need and will benefit from a Pentagon headquarters capable of making the best possible decisions."