John McCain actually said...

"I'm convinced that leaving a larger force in place in the short run will permit us to make greater reductions later."

"The United States supports the increased participation of NATO Allies in addressing the narcotics challenge in Afghanistan."

"Convincing our Allies to provide more civilian experts and other resources is a key priority in developing Afghan capabilities to sustain itself in the future."

"I'm pleased with the information that I've been receiving lately about the improvements that have been made both in recruiting and retention in the military."