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John McCain: We are the world leader, we cannot abandon that responsibility. It does not mean putting boots on the ground. But it…

On the recordMarch 2, 2014
We are the world leader, we cannot abandon that responsibility. It does not mean putting boots on the ground. But it means as Ronald Reagan did, peace and restraint. That's what I'm afraid has very been missing in this administration.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

McCain emphasizes the importance of U.S. leadership and the need for a restrained approach to international aggression.

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