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John McCain: We have an equally strong moral imperative, and I think a duty by virtue of our oath of office, to make sure that we do…

On the recordNovember 18, 2015
We have an equally strong moral imperative, and I think a duty by virtue of our oath of office, to make sure that we do not meet the moral imperative, to the least of these, by putting at risk the citizens of this country.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain discusses the balance between humanitarian duties and national security.

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