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John McCain: “Yes, we will. The ability to exploit freedom of the seas has been a principle of our republic since the beginning.”

On the recordSeptember 15, 2010
Yes, we will. The ability to exploit freedom of the seas has been a principle of our republic since the beginning.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

McCain affirms the U.S. commitment to maintaining naval presence in international waters.

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