John McCain actually said...

"In a world that is more complex and threatening as I have ever seen, we cannot allow arbitrary budget arithmetic to drive our defense strategy and spending."

"I believe the cyber security threat is one of the most serious national security, public safety, and economic challenges the Department faces."

"I remain concerned about what I see as an overall downward trend in ship maintenance funding and a commensurate rise in ship inspection failures."

"To me there is nothing more meaningful and honorable than to wear the cloth of our Nation and serve alongside today's magnificent Navy men and women."