[FreeReign]

I think he was speaking about keeping up public support for the mission until it is achieved.

He's saying, if the U.S. casualties continue, that public support will not and our presence will not.

What message do you think that sends the remaining insurgents?

[Torie]

Not a good one. As Walsh implied, some things are better left unsaid, even if true.

[jwalsh07]

Full transcript of McCain, Clinton and Graham here.