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On the recordJuly 24, 2008
I know Prime Minister Maliki rather well. I know that he is a politician and I know that they are looking at upcoming elections. I know that he knows and every -- and the other leaders know there that it has to be condition based -- any withdrawals, which we will withdraw.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain discusses his relationship with Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki and emphasizes that any withdrawal of U.S. troops must be based on conditions.

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