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John McCain: But it seems to me that our first obligation is the protection of our citizenry against attack which you agree is…

On the recordJuly 7, 2015
But it seems to me that our first obligation is the protection of our citizenry against attack which you agree is growing, is that a fact?
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

McCain asserts that protecting citizens from attacks is the government's primary responsibility.

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