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John McCain: I have the belief that the American people would not tolerate, nor would any of us, boots-on-the-ground.

On the recordApril 16, 2013
I have the belief that the American people would not tolerate, nor would any of us, boots-on-the-ground.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

McCain asserts that Americans oppose ground troop involvement in the conflict.

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