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John McCain: The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs is supposed to provide the best advice he can as far as our overall national security…

On the recordJanuary 30, 2013
The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs is supposed to provide the best advice he can as far as our overall national security is concerned.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

McCain emphasizes the role of the Chairman in national security advice.

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