John McCain actually said...

"There is no way that the surge could have succeeded without him."

"the earmark and pork barreling goes on despite the dissatisfaction of the American people."

"I don't see, very frankly, how our side of the aisle, could agree to an authorization bill moving forward where we've substituted $1 billion of badly needed help to finish up our conflict in Iraq."

"The Afghan army enjoys the support of the Afghan people, and they are strong fighters."