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John McCain: “The politician's prayer is that the words that I utter today be tender and sweet because tomorrow I may have to eat…”

On the recordFebruary 3, 2015
The politician's prayer is that the words that I utter today be tender and sweet because tomorrow I may have to eat them.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain reflects on the challenges of political statements and accountability.

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