McCain criticizes Pentagon on Iraq war
Biden also cites concerns about outbreak of civil chaos

Sunday, December 5, 2004 Posted: 12:51 PM EST (1751 GMT)

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The increase in U.S. troop strength in Iraq announced last week is not likely to be enough, Sen. John McCain said Sunday.

McCain told "Fox News Sunday" that more troops probably will be required to protect polling places during next month's elections, prosecute the fight against the insurgency and help reconstruct Falluja, the volatile city where U.S. forces have been conducting an operation.

The Arizona Republican, who has frequently been critical of Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, said Sunday that he respects President Bush's decision to keep Rumsfeld in

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Unfortunately, an administration that persistently fails to admit its mistakes is destined to repeat them over and over again. In this case, though, the incompetence has put the lives of American soldiers in jearpardy.