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John McCain: In the real world, as lived and experienced by real people, the demand for human rights and dignity, the longing for…

On the recordJanuary 2, 2017
In the real world, as lived and experienced by real people, the demand for human rights and dignity, the longing for liberty and justice and opportunity, the hatred of oppression and corruption and cruelty is reality. By denying this experience, we deny the aspirations of billions of people and invite their enduring resentment.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain emphasizes the importance of human rights and values in foreign policy.

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