David Gergen actually said...

"I think he unites Republicans on national security issues, first of all, because he seems vindicated, and he was the stalwart man of principle who supported a surge, and now it's turned out well."

"If Democrats are elected, they're going to face a serious dilemma in Iraq. It's going to be one of the toughest problems they face and one of the toughest presidencies I think we've ever faced."

"A John McCain presidency would look very different in Iraq. It would look very much like George W. Bush in his policies; it will be a continuation of those policies."

"The president has already pledged 3,000 and they think we should go far beyond that."