John McCain actually said...

"This so-called 'cut' is to the rate of predicted growth. The size of the base defense budget is still projected to increase in real, inflation-adjusted dollars."

"I share your optimism about our success in Afghanistan, which has confounded many of the critics."

"we are committed now through NATO to the 2014 exit date from Afghanistan."

"We are not talking about continued combat operations on the part of the United States, but they do need the kind of technical assistance that they will need to maintain their security."