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John McCain: “It seems to me that since the President of the United States has made it clear that this is a red line, that would be…”

On the recordApril 16, 2013
It seems to me that since the President of the United States has made it clear that this is a red line, that would be just about the last act that he might perform in order to avert his overthrow.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain discusses the implications of Assad using chemical weapons as a potential last resort.

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