John McCain actually said...

"Secretary Gates, how specifically is DOD better incentivizing and empowering program managers to bring competition into otherwise previously sole-sourced lifecycle programs?"

"Secretary Gates, when should budgets begin to reflect the steady increases suggested in the NPR?"

"Secretary Gates, how do you intend to ensure that these types of contracts are used appropriately and judiciously for these programs?"

"Senator McCain. When released last year, the NPR set forth a broad vision that must not be viewed outside of the realm of affordability."