John McCain actually said...

"this region is the epicenter of global Islamic extremism."

"I look forward to hearing what progress we're making on creating such a joint civil-military effort."

"When conditions on the ground have decisively begun to change for the better; that is when our troops should start to return home with honor. Not one minute longer, not one minute sooner and certainly..."

"We now have an opportunity to build a bipartisan consensus in support of a vital national security priority."