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John McCain: “But we better understand what the options are to bring about a change in the present status quo, which is not…”

On the recordSeptember 21, 2011
But we better understand what the options are to bring about a change in the present status quo, which is not acceptable, which is the Haqqani network killing Americans and that being supported by Pakistanis.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

McCain emphasizes the need for Congress to understand options against the Haqqani network's actions.

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