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John McCain: “I think zeroing out the funding shows a lack of commitment to the idea of self-defense.”

On the recordApril 16, 2013
I think zeroing out the funding shows a lack of commitment to the idea of self-defense.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

McCain criticizes funding cuts affecting pilot armament for self-defense.

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