On the recordAugust 7, 2017
I take exception to the president's comments, because you've got to be sure that you can do what you say you're going to do. In other words, the old walk softly by carry a big stick.
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transcripts.cnn.comJohn McCain: “I take exception to the president's comments, because you've got to be sure that you can do what you say you're going to…”
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Senator McCain critiques President Trump's comments, emphasizing the importance of being able to back up threats.
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