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John McCain: If you destroy the election system of a democracy, if you destroy it, then you have basically dealt an incredible blow…

On the recordMarch 1, 2017
If you destroy the election system of a democracy, if you destroy it, then you have basically dealt an incredible blow to that country which is probably far more severe than shutting down an electrical grid.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain argues that destroying a democracy's election system is a severe threat.

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