John McCain

John McCain has talked about international air strikes.

These are wonderful and brave people who share our values, our rights, and frankly they do look to the United States of America.

There would be no American boots on the ground and this would be a multi-national effort.

It's not a fair fight. Don't we at some point say enough of the slaughter?

I think it's very obvious they've been played just like the Arab League proposal that Bashar Al-Assad agreed to before they were played.

I'm glad they do. I just hope that we'll give them something that -- that will authenticate their faith and belief in us.

The job of leaders of the American people is to explain why we should do what we can to stop this.

It's not a fair fight. Don't we want -- don't we at some point say enough of the slaughter?

I think it's very obvious they've been played, just like the Arab League proposal that Bashar Assad had agreed to before. They were played.

Are you aware of the concerns regarding the two provisions expressed by the Services and by industry?

We must use every tool available to put our fiscal house back in order and give the American people the government that they expect and that they deserve.

So if that's substantiated by the United States Supreme Court, I don't see how that could possibly help the president politically.

Look, missile defense is as important part and a cornerstone of American national security policy. It is defensive in nature. There's no reason to be flexible any more than the present policy, which has been that of several…

But since you and I talked three weeks ago, several more thousand more Syrians have been massacred, slaughtered, women raped, children maimed by this incredibly cruel and barbaric regime.

What Senator John McCain wants President Obama to do about it

I think that this was one of the signature legislative 'accomplishments,' end quote, of the Obama administration, and we argued that it was unconstitutional at the time.

He referred specifically to political aspect of his presidency, and that is his re-election. He said that he's going to be, quote, 'more flexible.' No one could interpret that in any way except to say that he'd be willing to compromise…

There's nothing that you or I or the world would love to see more than the ceasefire, humanitarian assistance.

I do not. And by the way, they made the same commitment to the U.N., as you know, a couple of months ago and didn't do it.

I hope so, Anderson. And previous experience in Bosnia, Kosovo, Libya, that with enough pressure that perhaps the United States and other countries will act in an effective fashion, but since you and I talked several weeks ago, several…

The people of Syria need to know that we in America are on their side. It matters to them. It matters to them to know that we are on their side, and we are willing to assist him.

Again, I've asked the question, how many have to die? How many have to die before the United States will take a leadership role in trying to end the mass slaughter that's taking place in Syria?

If anyone is questioning whether or not he precipitated this encounter, I think you need your head examined.

The reality of the situation is, Zimmerman had no authority to approach him, period.

Coincident with the President's budget request for fiscal year 2014, the Navy will request an increase to the congressional cost cap for the aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78).