John McCain actually said...

Under sequestration, all of these efforts, both civilian, military, interagency, will be hammered if it is allowed to prevail.

there's a new hope and a new opportunity, and we have to move forward, understanding it's still a very fragile situation.

the issues in Iraq need to have a political solution, that military efforts will buy time but not ultimate and decisive success.

Every once in a while, we read things, media reports that get our attention.