John McCain actually said...

The Department supports the exchange, and believes that it's overall in the public interest.

McCain emphasizes the Department's previous support for a land exchange proposal.

06/16/2009

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Perhaps the greatest need of all right now is winning the war in Afghanistan.

But for that transition to be truly irreversible, and for it to lead to an enduring strategic partnership between the United States and Afgh...

Overall, fund reductions at this point could undermine the hard-earned progress our troopers and our Afghan partners have achieved.

President Karzai's announcement on the 22nd of March was consistent with my recommendation as ISAF commander.