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John McCain: I view missile defense as a way of inhibiting a first-strike motivation by the part of the Russians or anybody else.

On the recordJune 16, 2010
I view missile defense as a way of inhibiting a first-strike motivation by the part of the Russians or anybody else.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

McCain argues missile defense deters first-strike actions by adversaries.

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