John McCain actually said...

"I think that what we're engaged in is a counterinsurgency, not counterterrorism operational plan. And once we make the areas secure, then the people are able to make progress economically, politically..."

"I worry about that. I also know that this president is one of the most eloquent presidents in history of our country. I do know that when we started this surge in Iraq, Americans were weary there. And..."

"Well, I would like to hear the president mention that American blood and treasure was expended on behalf of Muslims in operation Iraq -- Desert Storm. American -- same thing was in Kosovo and Bosnia. ..."

"I think that what we are engaged in is a counterinsurgency, not counterterrorism operational plan. And once we make the areas secure, then the people are able to make progress economically, politicall..."