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John McCain: I don't want to belabor the point, Mr. Secretary, but to classify the fact that we are sending our ships and airplanes…

On the recordApril 27, 2016
I don't want to belabor the point, Mr. Secretary, but to classify the fact that we are sending our ships and airplanes into international waters, and have that classified, when it should be magnified throughout the world that the United States is asserting our respect and adherence to international law, is something that is confusing and befuddling.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain questions the classification of U.S. military operations in international waters.

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