I think I prefer others who have a better grasp in my view of the... by John McCain

I think I prefer others who have a better grasp in my view of the challenges we face.

John McCain

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Today's ruling is an important step forward in upholding international law against China's attempts to assert vast and, in my view, questionable claims in the South China Sea.

Secretary Clinton owes an apology to the families of the veterans who lost their loved ones due to mismanagement and corruption in the federal government.

I've always favored closing Guantanamo for a whole variety of reasons. And yet, we still haven't got a plan from you.

Obama is an Arab. by John McCain

Obama is an Arab.

My thoughts and prayers are with families of the person who was killed and the three others who were wounded in the horrific shooting on the campus of Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff early this morning, i appreciate the efforts of all state and local law enforcement officials, first-responders and school administrators, and continue to pray for the recovery of the injured, as well as all those in the NAU community who have been impacted by this terrible tragedy.

Unfortunately, it appears ‘deconfliction’ is merely an Orwellian euphemism for this administration’s acceptance of Russia’s expanded role in Syria, and as a consequence, for Assad’s continued brutalization of the Syrian people.

If the administration complains about the provisions on Guantanamo, then it's their fault because they never came forward with a plan.

I was disappointed in that, it seems me when you work with a group of people and you agree, you keep your word.

No ma'am, he's a decent family man citizen that I just happen to have disagreements with on fundamental issues.

The administration has continued to restrict our Navy ships from operating within 12 nautical miles of China's reclaimed islands, this is a dangerous mistake that grants de facto recognition of China's man-made sovereignty claims.

One year into this campaign, it seems impossible to assert that (Islamic State) is losing and that we are winning. And if you're not winning in this kind of warfare, you are losing.

There is recent progress in Iraq. Three-thousand U.S.-trained and equipped Iraqi forces are among those who have encircled Ramadi and are poised for an operation to retake the city from ISIS. Shipments of U.S. weapons are finally arriving to fighters in a timely fashion. But while Defense Ash Carter has not ruled out the use of forward air controllers, Defense Ash Carter said : I talked about that with our commanders … here. They have not recommended us taking that step at this time. Critics in Washington, like Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., have excoriated commanders for not recommending them. Obviously ISIS is winning in Iraq and for you not to be in favor of us having forward air controllers on the ground in some scholastic answer, you know full well as I do -- forward air controllers make the difference.

... I think he may owe an apology to the families of those who have sacrificed in conflict and those who have undergone the prison experience in serving our country.

This committee will continue to closely scrutinize the overall management and performance of the F-35 program, and we will hold individuals accountable.

Additionally, I believe the United States must further ease the prohibition on the sale of lethal military equipment to Vietnam at this time, including all platforms that facilitate the Vietnamese armed forces' ability to operate more effectively on, above, and within its territorial waters.

I'm not sure about that, my forebearers fought in the Civil War on the Southern side. They fought for what they believed in, so I can't go that far.

This amendment provides greater assurances that never again will the United States follow that dark path of sacrificing our values for our short-term security needs.

I believe past interrogation policies compromised our values, stained our national honor, and did little practical good, this amendment provides greater assurances that never again will the United States follow that dark path of sacrificing our values for our short-term security needs.

Accountability must be restored to theFord-class aircraft carrier program, our nation simply cannot afford these kinds of cost overruns amid rising global threats and fiscal challenges.

CVN 79 is now $520 million over the Navy’s estimate. by John McCain

CVN 79 is now $520 million over the Navy’s estimate.