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John McCain: It is not a matter of whether. It is a matter of when.

On the recordMarch 8, 2017
It is not a matter of whether. It is a matter of when.
Said by
John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

McCain stresses the inevitability of North Korea achieving nuclear capability.

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