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John McCain: “Common sense conservatives believe that the government that governs least governs best.”

On the recordNovember 15, 2006
Common sense conservatives believe that the government that governs least governs best.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

John McCain articulates a core belief of conservative governance as he explores a presidential run.

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