Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 23, 2007
Based on your knowledge of the Army and its state of readiness, how long do you believe the increased troop levels and tempo of operations can be sustained?
Said by
John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

Questioning General Petraeus about troop sustainability.

Share & report

More from John McCain

Jan 23, 2007

What is your degree of confidence that the Iraqi Government and military are up to the task that we are now embarking on in this new strategy?

congress.gov
Jan 23, 2007

Are you confident that they will be?

congress.gov
Jan 23, 2007

Somewhat dismaying that only now, after nearly 4 years at war in Iraq, is the United States moving toward a traditional counterinsurgency strategy.

congress.gov
Jan 23, 2007

I worry that the strategy that we are about to pursue in this country relieves pressure on the Iraqis to do what must be done.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation