John McCain actually said...

"I support a number of the Secretary's recommendations, which require among other things--making very tough choices now on specific weapon systems and defense priorities for the 2010 budget."

"There are no two people I know in Washington who have a better understanding both of the strategic and tactical challenges the United States of America faces now and in the future."

"I'm a strong believer in missile defense and always have been."

"I fully endorse Secretary Gates' recommendations to improve the performance of the Defense Department acquisition programs."