John McCain actually said...

"The Department conveyed to the Government of Japan the urgency of taking the necessary steps to get construction on the airfield underway, starting with the approval of the landfill permit."

"I believe it is necessary to create a closer alignment of the acquisition, requirements, and budget processes across the Department to continue those improvements."

"In accepting a concurrent program, the Department planned to replace aging, less capable legacy fighters sooner."

"I look forward to working with Secretary Panetta in driving solutions to the strategic management challenges facing DOD."