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John McCain: I think it is a seminal event when a country launches cruise missiles from 900 miles away on a target that--on targets…

On the recordOctober 7, 2015
I think it is a seminal event when a country launches cruise missiles from 900 miles away on a target that--on targets that are the people that we have supported, trained, and equipped, and sent in to fight.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

McCain highlights the significance of Russia's missile strikes on U.S.-supported forces.

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