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John McCain: “On the subject of Osama bin Laden, he's responsible for the deaths of thousands of innocent Americans. He is now…”

On the recordOctober 1, 2012
On the subject of Osama bin Laden, he's responsible for the deaths of thousands of innocent Americans. He is now orchestrating other attacks on the United States of America, we will do whatever is necessary. We will track him down. We will capture -- we will bring him to justice, and I'll follow him to the gates of hell.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain discusses the responsibility of Osama bin Laden for attacks on the U.S. and his commitment to bringing him to justice.

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