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John McCain: If we can do something about it, and we can, we should, unilaterally, and it's going to -- excuse me, not unilaterally…

On the recordMarch 6, 2012
If we can do something about it, and we can, we should, unilaterally, and it's going to -- excuse me, not unilaterally, no boots on the ground, with other nations who will join us if we lead and we can bring this to a halt.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain clarifies his position on military intervention, advocating for a coalition approach without ground troops.

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