John McCain actually said...

"Further sequestering of the defense budgets must be avoided."

"I most strongly urge that we avoid sequestration."

"If defense budgets continue to be capped at sequestration levels, we will likely not be able to meet the national defense strategy without an unacceptable level of risk."

"Senator McCain and I have spearheaded a bill to provide better mental health care to our veterans, the Clay Hunt bill."