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John McCain: It is disturbing to see a country put itself out of business by adopting short sighted over regulation.

On the recordJuly 13, 2009
It is disturbing to see a country put itself out of business by adopting short sighted over regulation.
Said by
John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain criticizes overregulation that threatens the mining industry and economic growth.

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