John McCain actually said...

"Key pillars of the Marjah campaign plan are to 'hold' and to 'build,' the civilian effort to help Afghans deliver better governance and economic opportunity once the Taliban is cleared out."

"Look, we might as well face up to the fact that the Dutch are leaving. That's why their government collapsed."

"the politics and economy of Marja will remain something that can be used by the Taliban to support the insurgency."

"Will Taliban troops fighting in Afghanistan be significantly impacted?"