John McCain

I don't think that all of that money has been well spent in the past.

I think we need more. I said we needed more 9 months ago when the unanimous response was, well, the commanders on the ground haven't asked for them.

Congress should write a check. In fact, we've been pressing to write a check, but not a blank check.

I concur with the President that our first commitment must be to America's security and that our troops have the resources they need when they need them.

I believe that enhancing stability and democratic reforms in this country are critical to peace in the region.

What initiatives, multinational approaches, or arrangements are you suggesting that we support to handle this very serious concern in the Pacific?

I firmly believe that the administration and you are correct to believe we should produce more oil and gas in Alaska.

Is it not a fact that President Bush's action in leading the efforts on the war on terrorism made some real progress for us?

Proliferation is a matter of great concern.

It is about the quality of the catastrophic effect of not having a defense in this situation.

I have been a strong supporter of the development of national missile defense because I do think that the threat to us is real and is growing.

Offensive military operations will continue against terrorist entities, those forces that are targeting Iraqi and coalition forces.

If there was an imminent situation, would the decision be made by you?

That would be the sole judgment of the military commander, the U.S. military commander or the coalition commander.

I am more concerned about the decisionmaking process as to the deployment of U.S. military into a situation.

Well, I do not want to debate it, but I am hearing something different from the families.

Does that mean that the decision to deploy troops into an area of conflict is made by the military commander, not by the Iraqi government?

I think we will pay a very heavy price.

To me they are two American heroes and I am grateful for their service.

Are you concerned about the strain on the Guard and Reserve and the consequent lack of retention because of the extended deployments of guardsmen and reservists?

Iraq, a nation that for decades had known only tyranny and oppression, is now moving forward to a future of democracy, freedom, and opportunity for all of its people.

This remarkable military accomplishment is proof of the professionalism and dedication of our military forces.

The world is a safer place and Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Balkans are better places because, along with many nations, the U.S.

I think it's critically important that we get that message out to the American people, as well as to Members of the House and Senate.

This goes beyond any political issue. It's got nothing to do with the merits of this issue.