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On the recordSeptember 18, 2017
I have to point out, there was an effort, by an amendment by Senator Cotton, to try to rectify this sequestration issue to some degree. I will not name individuals, but it was blocked from even being considered for a vote. That, to me, is--well, it's disgraceful.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain criticized the blockage of an amendment addressing sequestration in defense funding.

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