John McCain: “When the enemy thinks you're leaving, it's very unlikely in my study…”

On the recordFebruary 13, 2012

When the enemy thinks you're leaving, it's very unlikely in my study of history that they're ready to make an agreement

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McCain emphasizes that perceived U.S. withdrawal affects enemy negotiations.

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John McCain: “When the enemy thinks you're leaving, it's very unlikely in my study of history that they're ready to make an agreement”