McCain: "We've Come A Long Way"

To Petreaus/Crocker: "...improved security involvement...has led to increased opportunity...reconcilliation has moved forward....much more needs to be done....today, it is possible to talk with real hope and optimism about the future of Iraq and the outcome of our efforts there....".... demonstrations erupt.... McCain warns of "terrible" consequences if troop withdrawal begins now...

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http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2008/04/mccain-weve-come-a-long-way/52570/