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John McCain: The question is whether this is a man who has what it takes to protect America from Osama bin Laden, al Qaeda and other…

On the recordOctober 28, 2008
The question is whether this is a man who has what it takes to protect America from Osama bin Laden, al Qaeda and other grave threats in the world. And he has given you no reason to answer in the affirmative.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

McCain questions Obama's capability to protect the country from threats.

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