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John McCain: I've always said we needed more troops in Iraq and obviously most people agree with that now in retrospect.

On the recordNovember 28, 2006
I've always said we needed more troops in Iraq and obviously most people agree with that now in retrospect.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

John McCain emphasizes the need for more troops in Iraq, suggesting a consensus on this view.

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