John McCain actually said...

"Right now, General, we are sounding an uncertain trumpet to our friends and our enemies."

"I am deeply concerned about our campaign in Afghanistan. Many of the key trends seem to be heading in a bad direction, perhaps even signaling a mounting crisis."

"I continue to worry a great deal about the message we are sending in the region about whether we're actually going to stay or not and whether we're going to do what's necessary to succeed, rather than..."

"It's time for the President to state unequivocally that we will stay in Afghanistan until we succeed."