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John McCain: “We cannot do everything, or function equally well across the spectrum of conflict. Ultimately, we must make choices.”

On the recordJanuary 14, 2009
We cannot do everything, or function equally well across the spectrum of conflict. Ultimately, we must make choices.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

McCain highlights the necessity of making strategic choices in defense planning.

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