John McCain actually said...

"I agree with the theater and combatant commanders that we can drawdown, while continuing to mitigate risk given current circumstances."

"Al Shabaab has increased its influence in East Africa by merging with like-minded Islamic groups."

"It is likely that over 40 Americans have traveled to Somalia to join al Shabaab."

"General Dempsey, how would you convince Congress that personnel and health care costs are going to have to be part of any major reduction in defense spending?"