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John McCain: “I regard any suspension of discussions on operational safety as potentially dangerous, and I regard the suspension of…”

On the recordFebruary 1, 2010
I regard any suspension of discussions on operational safety as potentially dangerous, and I regard the suspension of these discussions on political grounds as particularly unfortunate.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain emphasizes the risks of halting safety discussions for political reasons.

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