John McCain actually said...

"In most cases that I've seen, the strategy has been developed and then the budget for it is arrived at, not the other way around."

"We must continue to support the warfighter, in all locations and climates, without fail."

"If we have to use airlift, airlift is approximately four or five times as expensive as the present mode of ground transportation, right?"

"I agree with General Dempsey's statement that reductions of this magnitude would be difficult to implement, particularly as we strive to minimize risk and ensure a continuing strong national defense."