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On the recordJanuary 9, 2017
Senator Kaine, I appreciate very much your advocacy on this whole issue, that you have been, sometimes, a voice in the wilderness, but you've also been absolutely correct.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain praises Kaine's advocacy on military operations and Congress's responsibilities.

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