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John McCain: We were elected by our constituents to determine, on their behalf, what constitutes the public interest.

On the recordFebruary 8, 2012
We were elected by our constituents to determine, on their behalf, what constitutes the public interest.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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John McCain asserts the responsibility of elected officials to represent public interest.

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