Juan Vargas actually said...

"Two years after the U.S. forces departed Iraq, al-Qaeda's influence and capabilities have grown significantly, particularly in the Sunni communities."

"I do think it is naive, and I don't think it makes us safer, unfortunately, and I don't think it makes our allies safer, especially Israel."

"And that, to me, sounds absolutely obvious."

"Thank God for the French. They saved us on this one."