John McCain actually said...

In my view, I conclude that it is an excuse that people use, frankly, to not have us involved.

McCain argues that excuses are made to avoid U.S. involvement in the conflict.

09/16/2014

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America has defended this order because it is as essential to our identity and purpose as it is to our safety and prosperity.

Our national security strategy must always encompass the security of others, and where possible we should work through coalitions of friends...

We should not make the road forward harder by suggesting that we see Ukraine's future subject to Russia's veto.

We should not be shy about promoting these values.