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John McCain: In Germany we did not go to Landstuhl. And I can assure that the troops welcome, especially those are gravely-wounded…

On the recordJuly 27, 2008
In Germany we did not go to Landstuhl. And I can assure that the troops welcome, especially those are gravely-wounded ones, welcomed American senators. And if he had wanted to go with just the staffer, I am confident that he could have gone rather than canceled his trip to see those brave young Americans.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain attacks Obama for not visiting wounded troops during his trip to Germany.

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