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John McCain: He was one of two Senators to oppose sanctions in 2001, again in 2008 in the Banking Committee.

On the recordJanuary 30, 2013
He was one of two Senators to oppose sanctions in 2001, again in 2008 in the Banking Committee.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

McCain criticizes Hagel's past opposition to sanctions against Iran.

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