John McCain actually said...

"The most important thing I think we should remember today is that the campaign in and around Marjah remains a work in progress."

"So it's a careful balance between trying to reduce or eliminate civilian casualties and at the same time allowing the military to defend themselves."

"Secretary Flournoy, in March 2009, Secretary Gates directed that medical care and evacuation capabilities in Afghanistan achieve parity with those available in Iraq. Have we achieved that goal?"

"General Paxton, recent press reporting cites U.S. military intelligence forces as estimating that the Taliban have been able to build their strength by 35 percent over the past 2 years."