John McCain actually said...

"I do not support taking away a Commander's authority to convene courts-martial."

"I think that would be a mistake to legislate initial demands on the Department and the Services until they have had an opportunity to assess the effectiveness of these recent legislative requirements."

"Military service requires those who serve to give up certain rights and privileges that civilians enjoy."

"I'm opposed to any provision that would remove commanders from their indispensable role in the military justice process."