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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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Sep 15, 2010

The success of our Korean ally stands in stark contrast to the situation in the North, which has been deteriorating dramatically.

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Sep 15, 2010

I want to thank the witnesses for their testimony, also for their leadership, particularly in the time since the North Korean attack on the Cheonan.

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Sep 15, 2010

The Chinese have not only not helped us with Korea over the years, they have been an obstacle to increased sanctions.

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Sep 15, 2010

Does North Korea have a reliable nuclear capability?

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Sep 15, 2010

I think it's totally unacceptable that China is so unsupportive of strong action against North Korea.

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Sep 15, 2010

I couldn't agree more about the strategic importance of the Korea FTA.

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Sep 15, 2010

That's an interesting comment on our intelligence capability in North Korea.

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Sep 15, 2010

There's one really stunning omission here.

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Sep 15, 2010

Yes, we will. The ability to exploit freedom of the seas has been a principle of our republic since the beginning.

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Sep 15, 2010

Sir, they clearly have well over 200 long-range systems that could strike the heart of Seoul today.

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Sep 15, 2010

General Sharp, what is your plan for spending that money, broken down by proposed investments on each military installation?

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Sep 15, 2010

General Sharp, I have a question about the use of host nation funding provided to support our forces in Korea.

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Aug 30, 2010

John McCain's point on that is that basically, you're undercutting -- John McCain, who praises the increase in number of troops going to Afghanistan, but says you're undercutting that by setting a withdrawal date, whether it's…

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Aug 23, 2010

Have we got the right plan? The plan is perfect. You bring troops, state, county, and local law enforcement together.

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Aug 23, 2010

I promise you, I will act always and only in what I believe to be the best interests of the state of Arizona and the country I love.

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Aug 23, 2010

If I'm -- and if I'm privileged to win re-election I will continue to work night and day to help Arizonans and all Americans to overcome our present difficulties and succeed as we always have in building a better country.

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Aug 23, 2010

We can't continue to ransom your futures and steal from your children, the sake of growing government beyond the size that is necessary or wise or wanted.

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Aug 23, 2010

I will fight to do the one thing every American generation has done, to leave a better country to their children, than the one they inherited.

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Aug 23, 2010

We will stop the out of control spending and tax increases and repeal and replace Obama care.

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Aug 23, 2010

I am convinced that Republicans will win in November, and we will regain our majorities in both the Senate and the House.

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Aug 23, 2010

Staggering unemployment, a devastated housing market, that shows little signs of improvement, and a river of red ink that threatens your prosperity and the prosperity of future generations of Americans.

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Aug 23, 2010

This will be a consequential election. No one should have any doubt about that.

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Aug 23, 2010

I promise you Republicans and independents who voted for me and those Arizonians who did not, I will do my best to prove worthy of the honor.

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