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John McCain: I cannot imagine why he would say it. It's not true. It's a -- I've worked tirelessly since 9/11 to prevent another…

On the recordJune 22, 2008
I cannot imagine why he would say it. It's not true. It's a -- I've worked tirelessly since 9/11 to prevent another attack on the United States of America. My record is very clear. If he said that, and I do not know the context, I strenuously disagree.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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John McCain responds to comments made by his senior adviser suggesting that a terror attack could benefit his campaign.

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