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John McCain: I'm running for president of the United States because I think we face a transcendent challenge of the 21st century in…

On the recordJanuary 1, 2008
I'm running for president of the United States because I think we face a transcendent challenge of the 21st century in the form of radical Islamic extremism. This is an evil that wants to destroy everything we stand for and we believe in.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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John McCain emphasizes the threat of radical Islamic extremism as a key issue in his presidential campaign.

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