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In 2003, Senator John McCain addressed a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on the proposed lease of 100 Boeing aircraft for use by the Air Force. (Stephen Crowley/New York Times) |

Defense hawk McCain also proves a tough military critic
WASHINGTON - In more than two decades in Congress, Senator John McCain has earned a reputation as a leading defense hawk, using his perch on the powerful Armed Services Committee and his war-hero status to advocate for a stronger military. (Full article: 1351 words)
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