“a stunning failure of leadership”
“This budget is the epitome of 'America Last.'”
“We are unstoppable.”
“Everything will get better.”
“I vowed not to let Israel or America’s friends in the Persian Gulf 'get hurt or fail in any way, shape, or form.'”
“I’m popular”

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On the recordFebruary 10, 2015
I still believe that the Taliban cannot overtake the government.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona
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McCain expresses confidence in the Afghan government's resilience against the Taliban.

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