John McCain actually said...

I think that what we're engaged in is a counterinsurgency, not counterterrorism operational plan. And once we make the areas secure, then the people are able to make progress economically, politically and every other way.

Context

McCain discusses the strategy in Afghanistan, advocating for a counterinsurgency approach.

09/23/2009

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