John McCain actually said...

"In our collective judgment, this committee should not vote and the full Senate should not vote on his confirmation, unless and until he discloses his personal financial compensation over the last 5 ye..."

"Senator Hagel is an honorable man. He has served his country. No one on this committee at any time should impugn his character or his integrity."

"I think encouraging those who would do harm to this country is not, ultimately, in the interest of this Nation."

"If Chuck Hagel is confirmed, it will make military conflict in the next 4 years substantially more likely."