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John McCain: I think it is a very heavy burden for them to carry given the state of our military today and the situations and…

On the recordJanuary 20, 2016
I think it is a very heavy burden for them to carry given the state of our military today and the situations and challenges that we face in the world, which are just epitomized by the terrible tragedy in Orlando.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain expresses concern about military readiness and the burden on lawmakers after a failed vote.

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