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John McCain: We did not seek this military operation in Libya, but we were right to intervene.

On the recordMarch 30, 2011
We did not seek this military operation in Libya, but we were right to intervene.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

McCain acknowledges the necessity of intervention in Libya despite not seeking it.

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