John McCain: “I am concerned that returning to pre-September 11 personnel levels within 5 years may damage readiness and create…”

I'm the luckiest guy on earth. I have served America's cause, the cause of our security and the security of our friends, the cause of freedom and equal justice all my adult life.

The president should not have this meeting with Vladimir Putin.

We owe each other our respect as long as our character merits respect.

I want to say to all of you that I am so honored to be here to speak before this Committee.