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On the recordApril 7, 2008
We're no longer staring into the abyss of defeat, and we can now look ahead to the genuine prospect of success.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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John McCain expresses optimism about the situation in Iraq, suggesting that the U.S. is moving towards success.

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