John McCain actually said...

In light of the actions of other European nations to reduce their military resources and forces, why would it be in the best interest of the United States to reverse our planned reductions, reverse base closures, and to maintain additional forces in Europe?

Context

McCain questions the rationale for maintaining U.S. forces in Europe amid allies' reductions.

02/16/2011

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