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John McCain: “In the words of Chairman Mao, it's always darkest before it's totally black.”

On the recordJuly 12, 2007
In the words of Chairman Mao, it's always darkest before it's totally black.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

McCain reflects on the challenges faced in his presidential campaign.

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