Angus King actually said...

But, I think it would be helpful for us to see the overall picture of what it is that we're biting off, here.

I almost objected, not because of any reservations about General Nicholson, but about my extreme admiration for you.

Isn't it true that in order to go to the 5,500, which is a fundamental change of mission?

I can't understand any good reason to announce in advance to an enemy that you're going to reduce your troop levels.