John McCain actually said...

"I'm sure you may have seen that this committee, the majority decided that we would cut a billion dollars from aid to Iraq military and put in earmarked porkbarrel projects."

"That July 2011 date imparts a necessary sense of urgency to Afghan leaders about the need to take on principal responsibility for their country's security."

"I agree with the President, that success in Afghanistan is 'a vital national interest,' and I support his decision to adopt a counterinsurgency strategy backed by more troops and civilian resources."

"I appreciate the President's statement, last week, that July 2011 is simply a date to 'begin a transition phase to greater Afghan responsibility.'"