John McCain actually said...

"The efficiencies initiative will not impact the Department's ability to reset combat forces."

"The high-level session was part of an effort to reverse a trend of the past few years that had left the DOD/industry relationship in a condition you have described as 'not healthy.'"

"Maintaining readiness continues to be a top priority and no proposal will be accepted that undermines readiness."

"It seems like a common request we always make of our men and women in the military is to keep on 'doing more without more.'"