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John McCain: “If we don't sustain this effort then we have invested a lot of blood, lives, and material in an effort that could be…”

On the recordFebruary 2, 2011
If we don't sustain this effort then we have invested a lot of blood, lives, and material in an effort that could be lost.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizes the importance of sustaining military efforts to avoid loss.

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