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John McCain: I will veto every pork barrel bill that comes across my desk with an earmark on it.

On the recordNovember 2, 2008
I will veto every pork barrel bill that comes across my desk with an earmark on it.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

John McCain pledges to eliminate wasteful government spending.

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