John McCain actually said...

"The painful lesson of the 20th century is that American ambivalence only increases the likelihood of conflict in Europe and a direct challenge to our national interests."

"The steady drumbeat of increasingly aggressive and opportunistic Russian behavior means we can no longer blame surprise or ignorance for inadequate and slow responses."

"The United States cannot be a credible critic of Russian aggression if it does not provide a strong alternative example."

"Changing Russia's behavior will not be quick or easy, but the stakes are simply too high not to try."