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John McCain: We ought not leave Iraq without the ability to sustain and defend itself, not just because of what it would mean to our…

On the recordJanuary 23, 2007
We ought not leave Iraq without the ability to sustain and defend itself, not just because of what it would mean to our allies, but what it would mean to us, in terms of a failed State in Iraq.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona
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congress.gov
Jan 23, 2007

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the importance of Iraq's stability before withdrawal.

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