John McCain actually said...

"Presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain attacking each other's proposals for dealing with Iraq and keeping Americans safe."

"It is precisely the success of the surge in Iraq that shows us the way to succeed in Afghanistan."

"In trying to sound tough, he's made it harder for the people whose support we most need to provide it. I won't bluster and I won't make idle threats."

"Today, we know he was wrong. The surge has succeeded."