Yeah, he’s covering his own ass as well, but this is refreshing in our current climate of rabid partisanship:
"As somebody who had the same phrase in a speech, I think nobody would question Senator McCain’s dedication to our veterans. We have a duty to make sure that we are honoring their sacrifice by giving them missions in which they can succeed … I’m positive that was the intent in which he meant it. It was the same intent I had when I made my statement."
The Dish 