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John McCain: The painful lesson of the 20th century is that American ambivalence only increases the likelihood of conflict in Europe…

On the recordJuly 12, 2017
The painful lesson of the 20th century is that American ambivalence only increases the likelihood of conflict in Europe and a direct challenge to our national interests.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain emphasizes the dangers of U.S. ambivalence towards European conflicts.

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