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John McCain: “The release of the information in these articles harms our national security and puts in danger the lives of the men and…”

On the recordJune 6, 2012
The release of the information in these articles harms our national security and puts in danger the lives of the men and women who are sworn to protect it. The only conceivable motive for such damaging and compromising leaks of classified information is that it makes the president look good.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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Senator McCain discusses the implications of classified information leaks and suggests they are politically motivated to benefit President Obama.

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