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John McCain

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John McCain was a prominent American politician and military officer who served as a United States Senator from Arizona from 1987 until his death in 2018. A member of the Republican Party, McCain was known for his bipartisan approach and commitment to national security. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, where he was a prisoner of war for over five years, an experience that shaped his political career and views on military and foreign policy.

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Mar 28, 2017

It's very clear that Vladimir Putin has decided that he will eliminate his opponents and anyone who stands up for democracy and freedom.

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Mar 28, 2017

Losing Boris Nemtsov was a tragic loss for Russia and the cause of human rights throughout the world.

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Mar 28, 2017

I don't think you should go back to Russia because I think your life is in danger.

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Mar 27, 2017

I think there needs to be a lot of explaining to do. That's been around for quite awhile and I've never heard of any such thing. And, obviously, in a committee like an intelligence committee, you've got to have bipartisanship otherwise…

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Mar 22, 2017

The 21CSC initiative has received bipartisan support in Congress from Reps. Martha McSally (R-Arizona) and Seth Moulton (D-Massachusetts) and Senators John McCain (R-Arizona) and Michael Bennet (D-Colorado).

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Mar 21, 2017

The interests of the states and of the gaming industry extended far beyond their expressed concern about organized crime. Their true interest was protection of their own games from a new source of economic competition.

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Mar 20, 2017

Vladimir Putin has no interest in such a partnership.

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Mar 20, 2017

I have serious questions about some of the people around the presidential campaign.

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Mar 14, 2017

Senator John McCain, SASC Chairman, and Members included a provision in the FY 17 National Defense Authorization Bill directing the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs to model, assess and report on a new prototype ground combat maneuver…

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Mar 14, 2017

It is time to return to the first principles of our Constitution and get our priorities straight.

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Mar 14, 2017

I believe it is vitally important to remember that the first responsibility of the United States government is the security of the American people.

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Mar 13, 2017

We cherish the right of all citizens to have a right of privacy, but I think when we are seeing this kind of outrageous and offensive behavior, then we need to provide some protection to our fellow citizens and those who have served our…

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Mar 13, 2017

I've made very clear that the American people demand an answer, deserve an answer.

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Mar 13, 2017

Well, if they can ascertain it as soon as possible the answer to that because a lot of the Americans need to know if indeed the former president of the United States wiretapped the Trump Towers, that is a violation of law and seriousness…

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Mar 8, 2017

It goes back to you need to get faster in acquisition.

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Mar 8, 2017

Should an icebreaker cost $1 billion, Admiral?

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Mar 8, 2017

There is something wrong with the acquisition process, and we have tried to put you in charge and engage.

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Mar 8, 2017

It is going to take us 2 and a half years to have a down-select for a new frigate. Right?

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Mar 8, 2017

Does it frustrate you at all that the President's budget request includes a down-select for a new frigate in 2020?

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Mar 8, 2017

I agree. But we were supposed to be notified. I can tell you that you are either in violation of Nunn-McCurdy, or you are in violation of the requirement that we be notified. You have done neither.

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Mar 8, 2017

The problem is we have not been informed. So either bust the cap and breach Nunn-McCurdy or you notify us. You have not done either one.

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Mar 8, 2017

I would be interested in, if you do not mind, for the record how we jumped from one LCS to three just literally in a matter of days after months of being told that we would only need one.

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