John McCain actually said...

It's important that we send a message to friends and enemies alike that the United States has a long-term commitment to Afghanistan.

I wish the president would explain more often to the American people why Afghanistan -- it's important that Afghanistan not return to a base...

I really think it's a good thing. And it's always good when the president goes to where young men and women are in harm's way.

This is the same president who once criticized Hillary Clinton for invoking bin Laden to score political points.