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John McCain: I'm not sure exactly how to read it. It shows, I think, that they're capable of assembling hundreds of insurgents. I…

On the recordJanuary 28, 2007
I'm not sure exactly how to read it. It shows, I think, that they're capable of assembling hundreds of insurgents. I think it's also good that we attack them before they orchestrated an attack. In other words, as a preemptive strike, which means that our intelligence may be getting better.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain reflects on the recent attack in Najaf and the capabilities of insurgents.

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