John McCain actually said...

"Congress had devoted more than four full years to that legislative process."

"Both tribal gaming then, and Internet gaming now, are likely to have important economic, political and societal consequences."

"I think Congress would be making a serious mistake if it rushed into enacting federal legislation without the careful, deliberative process the subject deserves."

"That long, deliberative process worked and produced a legislative framework that... has proven to be a pretty good compromise."