John McCain actually said...

"Secretary Gates and Admiral Mullen, please explain what comparable civilian arrangement will take over the peacekeeping role now played by U.S. troops operating along the Arab-Kurd fault lines in Iraq..."

"Senator McCain. When released last year, the NPR set forth a broad vision that must not be viewed outside of the realm of affordability."

"Secretary Gates, how do you intend to ensure that these types of contracts are used appropriately and judiciously for these programs?"

"Secretary Gates, when should budgets begin to reflect the steady increases suggested in the NPR?"