John McCain actually said...

America will not succeed in the 21st century with anything less than the most innovative, agile, and efficient and effective defense organization.

McCain stresses the need for a highly effective defense organization for future success.

10/20/2015

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That would be considered a proportionate response.

they will, quote, 'respond at the time and manner of our choosing,' unquote.

the administration has still not mounted an adequate response.

I would like to thank you for your forthright and candid assessment.