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John McCain: No, I felt for a long time the president is not only too cautious, but he's lost credibility because the president said…

On the recordAugust 22, 2013
No, I felt for a long time the president is not only too cautious, but he's lost credibility because the president said a year ago said if he used chemical weapons he would cross that line.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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Senator McCain criticizes President Obama for being too cautious regarding the use of chemical weapons in Syria.

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