John McCain actually said...

"The 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy is not perfect, but it reflects a compromise achieved with great difficulty that has effectively supported military readiness."

"If you can demonstrate this, that it would improve combat capability, clearly demonstrate, then change the law."

"I have problem with taking the input of the men and women in the military, the views of the Service Chiefs, as to whether it will enhance battle effectiveness or harm battle effectiveness, whether it ..."

"I will continue to argue and fight and do whatever I can to make sure that we have a thorough and objective review of the impact on the military of a change of this law."