Angus King actually said...

Does it make any sense to announce to an enemy that you're going to reduce your--not only your troop level, but your mission?

What I'm trying to say--just as Senator McCain said, it isn't about numbers; it is about the capability.

I would hope that, in your final recommendations as you're--in your exit interview, if you will--that you would emphasize the importance of ...

Any military leader would want to keep all the advantage to him, not provide any advantage to the enemy.