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John McCain: “Mr. President, look at all options by which you may not need that full complement, and, Mr. President, look carefully at…”

On the recordJanuary 23, 2007
Mr. President, look at all options by which you may not need that full complement, and, Mr. President, look carefully at the rules of engagement, such that we minimize the injection of the U.S. GI right into the crossfire of sectarian violence.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona
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congress.gov
Jan 23, 2007

Editor's note · Context

McCain urges the President to consider options beyond sending more troops.

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