John McCain actually said...

"Every number that I have heard and been briefed on has stated that at least 5,000 troops would be needed in that area, U.S. troops, to prevent what has already been a very volatile area and if we were..."

"I have expended enormous energy on this relationship and I've met with General Kayani more than two dozen times."

"But we better understand what the options are to bring about a change in the present status quo, which is not acceptable, which is the Haqqani network killing Americans and that being supported by Pak..."

"Finally, doesn't Tuesday's killing of former President Rabbani show that the Taliban doesn't want to reconcile; it wants to murder and maim its way to victory?"