John McCain actually said...

"I view with concern the escalating violence along the Southwest border that in many cases is attributable to drug trafficking organizations."

"I agree with that assessment. But if the government does not have control of large parts of its territory, then, if not an existential threat, certainly a threat to its ability to govern."

"If confirmed, I look forward to working with the National Guard Bureau and others to implement it properly."

"They are provisions that were not allowed or provided to every other state in America. That's what makes them a special deal. That's what makes Americans think that the way we do business around here ..."