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John McCain: $100 billion was the initial, now it's $400 billion, $800 billion; I'm hearing $1 trillion.

On the recordFebruary 14, 2011
$100 billion was the initial, now it's $400 billion, $800 billion; I'm hearing $1 trillion.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

Discussing escalating costs of military operations.

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