John McCain actually said...

"Secretary Gates' overall 2010 budget and policy recommendations reflect his best judgment, reflecting lessons learned from prosecuting wars in Iraq and Afghanistan for over 2 years."

"An important component of an immigration reform system... is a temporary worker program."

"I support a number of the Secretary's recommendations, which require among other things--making very tough choices now on specific weapon systems and defense priorities for the 2010 budget."

"There are no two people I know in Washington who have a better understanding both of the strategic and tactical challenges the United States of America faces now and in the future."