John McCain actually said...

"I hope we will be able to convince all of the American people of the need to base what we do on the recommendations of the most highly qualified people we can find."

"I know you respect the members of the Budget Committee, as I do. But they're not renowned for their expertise on military personnel issues."

"But you would agree that we have done so far has not had a deterrent effect."

"I continue to be concerned that the court's ruling could upset the orderliness and predictability of the sovereign debt restructuring process."