John McCain actually said...

"Is it true that today CLF ships generally only 'shuttle' fuel and supplies out to deployed ships from regional supply and fuel depots?"

"We need competition to help control costs on our programs."

"What role do constraints on funding play in assessing this issue?"

"the CLF fleet transitioned from a force of ships with all-Navy crews to a force of MSC-operated 'T' ships with largely civilian crews."