John McCain actually said...

I am of course disappointed that basically you're advocating the status quo here today which I think the American people in the last election said that is not an acceptable condition.

Context

Senator McCain expresses disappointment with General Abizaid's advocacy for maintaining current troop levels in Iraq.

11/14/2006

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