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On the recordMarch 26, 2008
Any assistance must be temporary and must not reward people who were irresponsible, at the expense of those who weren't. I will not allow dogma to override common sense.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain emphasizes the need for responsible economic assistance without rewarding irresponsibility.

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