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On the recordJanuary 15, 2017
preserving such a favorable balance of power requires all elements of our national influence--diplomacy, alliances, trade, values, and most importantly, a strong U.S. military that can project power globally to deter war and, when necessary, defeat America's adversaries.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain emphasizes the importance of a strong military and diplomacy for U.S. global influence.

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