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John McCain: “What Senator Clinton doesn't understand, that presidents don't lose wars; political parties don't lose wars. Nations…”

On the recordJune 5, 2007
What Senator Clinton doesn't understand, that presidents don't lose wars; political parties don't lose wars. Nations lose wars.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

McCain argues that the consequences of war affect nations, not just political parties.

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