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John McCain: If we don't fix the problems of oversight and make sure contractors like Blackwater play by the rules and live up to…

On the recordFebruary 23, 2010
If we don't fix the problems of oversight and make sure contractors like Blackwater play by the rules and live up to their commitments-- we'll be doing a disservice to our troops by making their already difficult and dangerous job even more so.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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Emphasizes the need for contractor accountability to support troops effectively.

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