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John McCain: 17,000 additional forces are at best two-thirds of what his requirement would be.

On the recordFebruary 25, 2009
17,000 additional forces are at best two-thirds of what his requirement would be.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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Senator McCain emphasizes the inadequacy of proposed troop levels for military needs.

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