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John McCain: I don't think you have to be close friends, as much as you have to share principles and values, the goals, et cetera…

On the recordJuly 7, 2008
I don't think you have to be close friends, as much as you have to share principles and values, the goals, et cetera, but also the priorities.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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John McCain outlines his philosophy regarding the selection of a vice presidential candidate.

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