John McCain actually said...

"Your presence here renews and invigorates this committee's commitment to making sure that every single life of every single member of the United States Navy will be given the utmost protection..."

"Prepared statement of Hon. John McCain, U.S. Senator from Arizona."

"Your presence here today reminds us of our sacred obligation to look after the young people who volunteer to serve in the military."

"These are appalling crimes that target the most vulnerable individuals in our society and undermine human dignity and the most basic of human rights."