John McCain actually said...

"reductions in end strength for all the Active-Duty Forces, not just the Army and Marine Corps, appear inevitable due to the declining budgets and the rising cost of personnel."

"Secretary Gates, if you are presented a request for a formal position on a particular spending item of this nature, can I expect a firm and unequivocal position from you stating why you either oppose ..."

"would you agree that the highest priority of the Iranian government during this year is to prevent any changes to the security agreement with Iraq so as to ensure that no U.S. troops will remain in Ir..."

"it is critical that Congress fund the entire $624 million fiscal year 2011 increase for the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)"