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John McCain: The overwhelming people in Libya embrace democracy and the same values that we have, but there are dangerous people also…

On the recordSeptember 11, 2012
The overwhelming people in Libya embrace democracy and the same values that we have, but there are dangerous people also trying to hijack that revolution and it is a threat.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

McCain emphasizes the support for democracy among Libyans while acknowledging the threats they face.

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