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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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May 3, 2017

If we don't stand for human rights as a fundamental principle, that doesn't mean that it's the only principle, but it is a fundamental principle, then we're no different than any other country.

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May 3, 2017

He's absolutely right. And I don't try to tell the House of Representatives how they should conduct themselves, but I know that's not going to be acceptable here in the Senate.

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May 3, 2017

We already know that General Flynn didn't report some of the money that he received.

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May 1, 2017

The officer who doesn't know his communications and his supply as well as his tactics is totally useless.

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Apr 24, 2017

America's interests in the Asia-Pacific region are deep and enduring.

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Apr 24, 2017

I would like to thank you, Chairman McCain, for proposing an Asia Pacific Stability Initiative, which I hope the Trump Administration will support.

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Apr 24, 2017

The Asia-Pacific Stability Initiative (APSI) proposed by Senator McCain is a long overdue step in this direction.

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Apr 24, 2017

Would the witnesses agree that the abandonment of TPP was one of the biggest mistakes we have made?

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Apr 24, 2017

I agree with the witnesses about the importance of the United States-India relationship, which is something that I think has enormous potential as well.

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Apr 24, 2017

I would like to thank you, Chairman McCain, for your idea and proposal on the Asia-Pacific Stability Initiative.

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