John McCain actually said...

"I believe that the strategy that the President and his team have developed for addressing the enormous challenge of Afghanistan is a good one."

"I believe the President should have used the opportunity last week to commit to the commander's request."

"We need metrics and we need benchmarks to measure progress to report to the American people and, importantly, to hold people accountable."

"On April 6, 2009, Secretary Gates announced how the fiscal year 2010 defense budget request will reshape the priorities of the defense establishment."