John McCain actually said...

"And maybe some of our friends who want to cut and run out of Iraq maybe can feel a little comforted that our mission is showing some success."

"Things that happen like this are always harmful, and as far as public opinion is concerned, and disappointing to many Americans."

"I think serious mistakes were made from the beginning, by not having enough troops here. I think that's pretty well acknowledged by most experts now. And that caused us significantly greater problems."

"Apparently it's true. We don't know the details. It saddens you enormously. It reemphasizes the absolute requirement for discipline in the military."