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John McCain: The U.S. military will no longer be flying strike sorties against Gadhafi's armored columns and ground forces. I believe…

On the recordApril 12, 2011
The U.S. military will no longer be flying strike sorties against Gadhafi's armored columns and ground forces. I believe this would be a profound mistake with potentially disastrous consequences.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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Senator McCain expresses concern over the U.S. military's withdrawal from direct action against Gadhafi's forces.

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