John McCain actually said...

Afghanistan would be less secure without the contributions and sacrifices of our NATO allies and other ISAF partners.

Secretary Gates has highlighted the current troop shortfalls in basic security and training in the face of an increasingly active Taliban.

If confirmed, I will assist Secretary Gates in his review of possible options to provide to the President.

Ensuring the final defeat of al Qaeda in Iraq, continuing to improve security for the Iraqi people in cooperation with the Iraqi Army and po...