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John McCain: “In trying to sound tough, he's made it harder for the people whose support we most need to provide it. I won't bluster…”

On the recordJuly 14, 2008
In trying to sound tough, he's made it harder for the people whose support we most need to provide it. I won't bluster and I won't make idle threats.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain critiques Obama's approach to foreign policy and military strategy.

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