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John McCain: My friends, we are the makers of history, not its victims.

On the recordFebruary 11, 2008
My friends, we are the makers of history, not its victims.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

McCain inspires his supporters by emphasizing their agency in shaping the future.

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