John McCain actually said...

"I look forward to working with our international partners to help create a truly comprehensive civil-military strategy to help the Afghans build the necessary foundation for a stable and secure Afghan..."

"Secretary Gates, will they increase the number of civilian experts they send to Afghanistan to help with reconstruction and development?"

"Illicit drugs and terrorists should not determine the fate of Afghanistan."

"I am concerned that each Service may grow beyond their capacity to provide adequate support for the new military personnel and their families."