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On the recordNovember 14, 2006
I think you can look back and say that more American troops would have been advisable in the earlier stages.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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John McCain reflects on the past decisions regarding troop levels in Iraq and suggests that more troops should have been sent earlier.

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