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John McCain: Government has a clear responsibility to act and to defend the public interest. That's exactly what I intend to do.

On the recordSeptember 18, 2008
Government has a clear responsibility to act and to defend the public interest. That's exactly what I intend to do.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

John McCain emphasizes the government's responsibility to act in the public interest during a financial crisis.

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