John McCain actually said...

"I don't believe it's the job of the Navy to be involved in building and involved in new technologies."

"The administration is proposing a reduced defense budget at a time when the challenges to our security are arguably more daunting than at any time in recent memory."

"I want to commend you, Secretary Mabus, for your effort to lead DOD in making energy efficiency and self-reliance such a priority."

"I want to tell you for sure that until we get that independent assessment there should be no concrete plans made by the Secretary of Defense or DOD until we have a chance to examine an independent ass..."