Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 16, 2014
We are asking them to fight. We are asking them to risk their lives, and yet we will not give them the protection from the air attacks.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain highlights the lack of U.S. protection for Syrian fighters against airstrikes.

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