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John McCain: “This is an argument for prevailing in Iraq and succeeding in Iraq so that they won't be further encouraged.”

On the recordSeptember 24, 2006
This is an argument for prevailing in Iraq and succeeding in Iraq so that they won't be further encouraged.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

Senator McCain argues that success in Iraq is necessary to prevent further encouragement of terrorists.

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