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John McCain: I strongly urge you, when you counsel the President, to do the right thing. We all know what the right thing is.

On the recordFebruary 10, 2015
I strongly urge you, when you counsel the President, to do the right thing. We all know what the right thing is.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

McCain emphasizes the need for truthful counsel to the President regarding military strategy in Afghanistan.

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