Kelly Ayotte actually said...

I just would say that in opening comments.

Is there any strategic, operational, or tactical reason to withdraw in September versus at least allowing us to finish the fighting season?

I had the opportunity as a new Senator to go to Afghanistan in January, and I was very impressed with the progress that has been made.

One of the concerns with a more aggressive recommendation, of course, is, as Senator McCain has outlined, given the progress we have made in...