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John McCain: I am of course disappointed that basically you're advocating the status quo here today which I think the American people…

On the recordNovember 14, 2006
I am of course disappointed that basically you're advocating the status quo here today which I think the American people in the last election said that is not an acceptable condition.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

Senator McCain expresses disappointment with General Abizaid's advocacy for maintaining current troop levels in Iraq.

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