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John McCain
@johnmccain· Republican · AZ· May 6, 2013

In that context, you coordinated with the class counsel, is that correct?

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John McCain
@johnmccain· Republican · AZ· May 6, 2013

I hope you will give this issue a very high priority.

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John McCain
@johnmccain· Republican · AZ· May 6, 2013

The new Prime Minister, Abe, is now committed to a significant increase in defense spending on the part of Japan.

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John McCain
@johnmccain· Republican · AZ· May 6, 2013

Our priority is for those disputes to be resolved through negotiation and diplomacy.

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John McCain
@johnmccain· Republican · AZ· May 6, 2013

The U.S. military and the Japan alliance is a cornerstone of peace and security in the region.

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John McCain
@johnmccain· Republican · AZ· May 6, 2013

I think you and others like you are a great example of the fact that we are an exceptional nation.

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John McCain
@johnmccain· Republican · AZ· May 6, 2013

I do not think a lot of people are banging down the door to go to Russia.

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John McCain
@johnmccain· Republican · AZ· May 6, 2013

I consider you another compelling argument for comprehensive immigration reform.

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John McCain
@johnmccain· Republican · AZ· May 6, 2013

Their military structure is extremely limited maritime-wise and surveillance-wise.

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John McCain
@johnmccain· Republican · AZ· May 6, 2013

I think we could start there in terms of where we would seek to move the Russians.

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John McCain
@johnmccain· Republican · AZ· May 6, 2013

I do not think there is anyone who would argue that the Iranians have proceeded undeterred from their pursuit of the ability to acquire and use nuclear weapons.

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John McCain
@johnmccain· Republican · AZ· May 6, 2013

How about giving me some specifics? How could we get tougher?

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John McCain
@johnmccain· Republican · AZ· May 6, 2013

It authorizes him to use force. In fact, it gives him flexibility.

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John McCain
@johnmccain· Republican · AZ· May 6, 2013

I hope you will look at her record of service in the United Nations. She spoke truth to power.

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John McCain
@johnmccain· Republican · AZ· May 6, 2013

the failure of the U.N. Security Council--failure to respond in Syria a disgrace that history will judge harshly.

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John McCain
@johnmccain· Republican · AZ· May 6, 2013

It is a travesty of justice when one is putting energy into convicting a deadman rather than finding out who is responsible for his murder.

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John McCain
@johnmccain· Republican · AZ· May 6, 2013

They have had that for 40 years. They need a government of representation, sir.

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