John McCain actually said...

"We need a thorough and complete study of the effects, not how to implement a repeal, but the effects on morale and battle effectiveness."

"Your continued call for an efficient, effective Federal security clearance process has helped bring positive and lasting change"

"What I am opposed to is bringing up the defense bill now, before the Defense Department has concluded its survey of our men and women in uniform, which gives them a chance to tell us their views about..."

"We're going to go through hopefully a yearlong study that will hopefully also have the feelings of the men and women who are serving."