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John McCain: Actually, we're not refusing to arm the Kurds. The problem is, it goes through Baghdad.

On the recordMay 20, 2015
Actually, we're not refusing to arm the Kurds. The problem is, it goes through Baghdad.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain clarifies that the U.S. is not refusing to arm Kurds, but faces logistical issues.

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