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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 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

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 14, 2017

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

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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 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 8, 2017

The Merchant Marine force that does this work is a viable and proud patriotic unit.

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Mar 8, 2017

General McDew, what assumptions do the COCOMs make for operational planning as to the readiness and capability of TRANSCOM?

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Mar 8, 2017

General McDew, did TRANSCOM wargame its transportation support for specific operational or contingency plans?

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Mar 8, 2017

This effort will reassure our regional partners and send a strong signal to potential adversaries of our persistent commitment to the region.

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Mar 8, 2017

General McDew, in what ways will DOD and TRANSCOM equip the MSC fleet with technology that ensures secure communication in contested environments?

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Mar 8, 2017

does TRANSCOM have a forecast concerning whether the available number of qualified and experienced mariners will be adequate in the future to support a large-scale activation of an extended duration (i.e., beyond 6 months)?

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