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John McCain: The American people are war-weary. Public opinion polls show that most Americans want out of Afghanistan.

On the recordMarch 21, 2012
The American people are war-weary. Public opinion polls show that most Americans want out of Afghanistan.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain acknowledges public fatigue regarding the prolonged conflict in Afghanistan.

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