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John McCain: Presently, and for the short term, we lack sufficient strategic flexibility, and we continue to accumulate risk.

On the recordFebruary 1, 2010
Presently, and for the short term, we lack sufficient strategic flexibility, and we continue to accumulate risk.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain highlights concerns about military readiness and strategic flexibility.

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