John McCain actually said...

"Secretary Gates, during the process of proposing areas for military funding to help stimulate the economy, did the Department consider investments in equipment and materials that would have a direct i..."

"Over the past 2 weeks, my staff has repeatedly asked for a copy of the documents justifying the MILCON request with no response."

"Secretary Gates, during the Cold War there existed a large group of researchers both inside and outside of the Department whose expertise was the Soviet Union."

"Secretary Gates, what specific programs have you put in place to give field commanders understanding of the cultural environment in which they operate?"