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John McCain: If you ignore the lessons of history, then you will know that it is not in our interest eventually to sit by and see…

On the recordApril 6, 2017
If you ignore the lessons of history, then you will know that it is not in our interest eventually to sit by and see this kind of turmoil and genocide that's taking place.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain warns against ignoring historical lessons regarding the consequences of inaction in Syria.

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