John McCain actually said...

"Well, Mayor Weiers, you find yourself in the minority here. Maybe you can tell us how that happened, going from the majority to the minority on this issue."

"there was never ever any intention in their mind that this would ever be an issue."

"The Nation is deeply disappointed that Congress is even considering this legislation--a bill that shows no respect for the clear terms of agreements negotiated between sovereign governments."

"the thing that was distressing to me, though, was that in the very beginning there was a half hour conversation."