John McCain actually said...

"The steady drumbeat of increasingly aggressive and opportunistic Russian behavior means we can no longer blame surprise or ignorance for inadequate and slow responses."

"The defense of the free world is the purpose where we try to rally folks around democratic institutions, rule of law, free media."

"Washington must grasp the leadership role just as it did during the Cold War."

"The United States and NATO must prevent conflict by identifying vulnerabilities, promoting interstate cooperation, bolstering energy diversification."