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John McCain: Syria and Iraq have become an al Qaeda training ground and transit point back and forth for al Qaeda and al…

On the recordFebruary 10, 2014
Syria and Iraq have become an al Qaeda training ground and transit point back and forth for al Qaeda and al Qaeda-affiliated groups?
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain highlights the role of Syria and Iraq in al Qaeda activities.

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