Claire McCaskill actually said...

"The United States' commitment to the future of the region is enduring."

"the administration of President George W. Bush signed an agreement with the Government of Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki that provided for the continued presence of U.S. combat forces in Iraq."

"Secretary Panetta, what obstacles did the administration face in attempting to secure such immunity?"

"do you believe the Iraqi Parliament would have passed a new SOFA with the United States that provided the types of legal protections to U.S. servicemembers granted under the current SOFA?"