John McCain actually said...

"A critical part of the drawdown of U.S. forces is the interagency transition from DOD lead to the Department of State lead."

"The United States has sacrificed so much in Iraq. So many lives have been given and so many resources have been committed, and against all odds, success is within our grasp."

"Much of the credit for the amazing turnaround in Iraq has gone to General Petraeus, and that credit is richly deserved."

"Though the nature of our commitment to Iraq is changing, that commitment is enduring."