Carl Levin actually said...

The new plan protects all of NATO Europe by 2018, and will provide additional protection to the United States.

It's unconscionable. This is a military officer whose nomination... is being held up by one Senator, for unrelated purposes.

I'm glad, and I know that Senator McCain raised this point very strongly and feels very strongly.

I agree that this 'fly-before-you-buy' approach is correct.