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John McCain: I do think that the statement that the embassy made was weak. They must have, too, because they withdrew it.

On the recordSeptember 11, 2012
I do think that the statement that the embassy made was weak. They must have, too, because they withdrew it.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

McCain critiques the U.S. embassy's response to the attacks, indicating it was inadequate.

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