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John McCain: I think history shows that those of us who supported the surge were right and people like you who did not think we…

On the recordJanuary 30, 2013
I think history shows that those of us who supported the surge were right and people like you who did not think we needed a surge were wrong.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

McCain argues that the surge in Iraq was necessary for success, contrary to Dempsey's views.

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