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John McCain: Now why is it that Senator Obama wants to sit down with the president of Iran, but hasn't yet sat down with General…

On the recordMay 27, 2008
Now why is it that Senator Obama wants to sit down with the president of Iran, but hasn't yet sat down with General Petraeus, the leader of our troops in Iraq?
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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John McCain questions Barack Obama's willingness to engage with military leadership.

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