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John McCain: There has to be. But I also want to emphasize, one, that Libya is very weak, as you know. Their borders are porous…

On the recordSeptember 18, 2012
There has to be. But I also want to emphasize, one, that Libya is very weak, as you know. Their borders are porous, there's -- radical Islamist elements throughout the country, but still it is the obligation of the host country to protect our consulates, our embassies and our personnel.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain stresses the need for an investigation into the security situation in Libya and the responsibilities of the host country.

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