John McCain actually said...

"This request is not unprecedented. The Senate has previously sought and received access to the negotiating history for arms control treaties."

"Then is it agreeable to you that this committee and the Senate have the ability to carefully review the negotiating record so that the record can be set straight?"

"What leverage do we have to compel Russia to discuss reductions of its tactical arsenal in the future if we were to ratify the New START treaty?"

"Perhaps it will be with bombers, rather than ICBMs, if they have an effective missile defense."