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John McCain: Surge was, and I quote, "vitally needed," end of quote, in Afghanistan and that delays would put American lives at risk.

On the recordJuly 8, 2015
Surge was, and I quote, "vitally needed," end of quote, in Afghanistan and that delays would put American lives at risk.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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John McCain emphasized the necessity of a surge in Afghanistan to protect American lives.

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