John McCain actually said...

"How much risk is the Navy taking on in terms of surface ship readiness with its current year budget submission?"

"The Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs (ASD(HA)) is budgeting and managing these projects rather than Navy."

"Once an agreement between the two governments is reached, Congress will be formally briefed on a decision that will maximize the strategic presence of U.S. forces in the region for the foreseeable fut..."

"However, significant concerns remain about the overall stresses on the Aegis fleet as the missile defense mission continues to grow."