“We're no longer staring into the abyss of defeat and we can now look ahead to the genuine prospect of success.”

— John McCain

During General David Petraeus’ testimony before Congress on the military “surge” strategy in Iraq. 8 April 2008 http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24007825/
2000s, 2008

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