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John McCain: I think America's greatest moral failure has been, throughout our existence, perhaps we have not devoted ourselves to…

On the recordAugust 17, 2008
I think America's greatest moral failure has been, throughout our existence, perhaps we have not devoted ourselves to causes greater than our self-interest although we've been the best at it of anybody in the world.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain reflects on America's moral failures and emphasizes the need for selflessness in service.

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