John McCain actually said...

If the President would say that success in Afghanistan is our only withdrawal plan...he would make the war more winnable.

I appreciate the President's statement, last week, that July 2011 is simply a date to 'begin a transition phase to greater Afghan responsibi...

I agree with the President, that success in Afghanistan is 'a vital national interest,' and I support his decision to adopt a counterinsurge...

That July 2011 date imparts a necessary sense of urgency to Afghan leaders about the need to take on principal responsibility for their coun...