John McCain actually said...

the growing influence of Shiite-dominated militia in Iraq... threatens to alienate the liberated Sunni community.

That, General, is not a viable or, frankly, a good use of the taxpayers' dollars.

the current goal--global security environment, as you've mentioned, is more complex and dynamic and uncertain than at any time in recent his...

Under sequestration, all of these efforts, both civilian, military, interagency, will be hammered if it is allowed to prevail.