The wind-swept press corps doesn't break through with (or news from) the globe-trotting Senator in 45-minute Jordan presser. Watch video here.
He concedes there's been "security progress" in Iraq over the past year, says now it's time to work toward "a political solution."
Reiterates his 16-month Iraq phased withdrawal plan. Adds Gen. Petraeus wants to retain as much "flexibility" as possible but "my job as a potential commander in chief extends beyond Iraq."
Refuses to slam McCain when asked about his positions "partly because" he's overseas with a bipartisan delegation.
