John McCain actually said...

"The omnibus appropriations bill for fiscal year 2012 included a slush fund totaling $507 million for the Corps to spend on various construction, maintenance, and other projects that were not included ..."

"cuts to our naval capabilities such as these, without a plan to compensate for them, only put our goals in the Asia-Pacific region at greater risk."

"The goal of 313 ships is obviously not going to be met."

"If I am confirmed, I will have to be frank with you about the decisions that are made because of the resources available and the risk that requires me to assume."