John McCain actually said...

"Secretary Gates, the 2008 Military Times poll of active duty subscriber/respondents found that 10 percent said they would decline reenlistment if the law is repealed, and another 14 percent would cons..."

"Secretary Gates, what difference will it make, if any, in DOD planning if a significant proportion--say 50 percent--of servicemembers and their families register objection to a change in the policy?"

"Secretary Gates, please explain in detail how you intend to authoritatively understand the views and attitudes of Active and Reserve servicemembers."

"Secretary Gates, are the actions you are directing intended to strengthen the argument for repeal of existing law?"