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John McCain: The defense of the free world is the purpose where we try to rally folks around democratic institutions, rule of law…

On the recordJuly 12, 2017
The defense of the free world is the purpose where we try to rally folks around democratic institutions, rule of law, free media.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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Emphasizing the importance of defending democratic values globally.

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