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John McCain: “I have noticed too much of a tendency towards what might be called 'next-war-it-is,' the propensity of much of the…”

On the recordJanuary 26, 2009
I have noticed too much of a tendency towards what might be called 'next-war-it-is,' the propensity of much of the defense establishment to be in favor of what might be needed in future conflicts.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

McCain critiques defense establishment's focus on future wars over current needs.

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