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John McCain: the tide of war was receding and that we should focus on, nation-building at home.

On the recordSeptember 21, 2016
the tide of war was receding and that we should focus on, nation-building at home.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

McCain references Obama's strategy shift away from military engagement in the Middle East.

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