John McCain actually said...

"Should DOD conduct another round of BRAC to reduce excess infrastructure? If so, when should DOD conduct the next round?"

"drug cartels operating from Central and South America have shown an increasing ability to adapt and continue their operations."

"Secretary Gates, how will you ensure that the savings you have proposed will be achieved?"

"I remain strongly committed to meeting these goals and finding new ways to improve how DOD conducts business thereby better using the country's scarce resources."