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John McCain: The American people may be tired, but we must avoid another danger lurking in this new era--the temptation to turn…

On the recordJanuary 20, 2015
The American people may be tired, but we must avoid another danger lurking in this new era--the temptation to turn inward.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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Emphasizing the need for America to remain engaged globally despite public fatigue.

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