John McCain actually said...

The duration of our military presence is not open-ended, but our civilian commitment must continue.

McCain stresses the importance of ongoing civilian support alongside military efforts.

12/01/2009

More John McCain Quotes

I want to tell you for sure that until we get that independent assessment there should be no concrete plans made by the Secretary of Defense...

I want to commend you, Secretary Mabus, for your effort to lead DOD in making energy efficiency and self-reliance such a priority.

Our goal is the Nation's security. Those are not always the same.

Cuts to our naval capabilities without a plan to compensate for them puts our goals in the Asia-Pacific region at greater risk.