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John McCain: “I can't think of a single instance where my Judge Advocate came to me and said we want you--we recommend that you…”

On the recordJune 3, 2013
I can't think of a single instance where my Judge Advocate came to me and said we want you--we recommend that you prosecute these cases, and I didn't do it.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain reflects on the consistent following of legal counsel's advice in prosecution decisions.

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