I think at least in my view is almost an emergency situation given the events that are taking place in the world.
John McCain
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John McCain was a prominent American politician and military officer who served as a United States Senator from Arizona from 1987 until his death in 2018. A member of the Republican Party, McCain was known for his bipartisan approach and commitment to national security. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, where he was a prisoner of war for over five years, an experience that shaped his political career and views on military and foreign policy.
We know what it is doing as far as acquisition is concerned because all you have to do is count.
I am having a difficult time understanding how the public disclosure of a single contract award value funded from an unclassified budget request is going to give the enemy more information on the capabilities of a new bomber than what the…
Sir, I think there is a requirement for an anti-tank weapon like Javelin in their situation.
Sir, I believe that we should provide the weaponry that we believe they need to defend their sovereignty and that they are capable of using effectively.
When we talk about how much money that they have not spent and we should keep the pressure on, I do not think we should forget that over 1,000 of their young--I think all young men--have given their lives because of an action that was…
I do not think that there is any serious discussion among any Member of Congress that would suggest that anyone thinks that withdrawal from NATO makes sense.
They're very capable, about 640,000 strong, and getting stronger all the time with these additional capabilities and our support.
In my opinion, Senator, it's better now than it was 20 years ago, and there's a greater appreciation in this new generation.
For us to notify the Government of the Republic of Korea, that we will no longer provide them with a nuclear umbrella would motivate them to then develop nuclear capability, wouldn't you think?
Senator, I think we're going to continue to lose options that would be available in a time of crisis.
It would cost more to keep those troops stationed in the United States than it would be in Korea.
I believe, as you do, that the Republic of Korea is carrying a significant load and is dedicated to our presence there.
I think, for the record, it's pretty important for us to recognize the contributions that the Republic of Korea pays for our presence there.
North Korea's destabilizing behavior continues to present a real and rising risk of conflict.
When you tell these young men that they can't attack Bashar Assad and Syrian forces that have been slaughtering men, women, and children with barrel-bombing, I think ISIL is, you know, among most evil on Earth.
Vladimir Putin was weaponizing the refugee situation to break up the European Union.
The breakdown of state authority across the region has created a vacuum filled by the most extreme and anti-American of forces.
Increasing threats stretching from North Africa to South Asia, combined with misguided reductions in defense spending, are placing a dangerous and unnecessary burden on our servicemembers.
It's unfortunate that most Americans won't fully understand what you and the men and women you lead do on a daily basis to protect the country.





