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John McCain: Al Qaeda operating out of Pakistan is the greatest danger to the United States

On the recordJanuary 14, 2009
Al Qaeda operating out of Pakistan is the greatest danger to the United States
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

McCain emphasizes the threat posed by al Qaeda from Pakistan.

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