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John McCain: If Senator Obama had prevailed, American forces would have had to retreat under fire. The Iraqi army would have…

On the recordJuly 24, 2008
If Senator Obama had prevailed, American forces would have had to retreat under fire. The Iraqi army would have collapsed.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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John McCain warns of the consequences of Obama's potential victory.

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