John McCain said "Now is the time to set politics aside for the sake of the one issue that we can all agree on is nonnegotiable to the future health and success of our Nation--our national defense." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordFebruary 13, 2012

Now is the time to set politics aside for the sake of the one issue that we can all agree on is nonnegotiable to the future health and success of our Nation--our national defense.

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John McCain

Republican · Arizona

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Editor's note · Context

Emphasizes the need to prioritize national defense over political considerations.

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