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John McCain: The overwhelming majority of the people in Libya embrace democracy and the same values that we have. But there are very…

On the recordSeptember 11, 2012
The overwhelming majority of the people in Libya embrace democracy and the same values that we have. But there are very dangerous people also trying to hijack that revolution, and it is a threat.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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John McCain emphasizes the majority of Libyans' commitment to democracy while acknowledging the threats posed by extremists.

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