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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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Jul 15, 2008

Of course I would prefer his success not to continue quite as long as he hopes. But it does make you and me proud to know the country I've loved and served all my life, still a work in progress and always improving.

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Jul 15, 2008

In fact, he has it exactly backwards. It is precisely the success of the surge in Iraq that shows us the way to succeed in Afghanistan.

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Jul 14, 2008

Presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain attacking each other's proposals for dealing with Iraq and keeping Americans safe.

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Jul 14, 2008

I called for a comprehensive new strategy, a surge of troops and counterinsurgency to win the war. Senator Obama disagreed. He opposed the surge, predicted it would increase sectarian violence, and called for our troops to retreat as…

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Jul 14, 2008

Senator Obama is departing soon on a trip abroad that will include a fact-finding mission to Iraq and Afghanistan.

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Jul 14, 2008

In trying to sound tough, he's made it harder for the people whose support we most need to provide it. I won't bluster and I won't make idle threats.

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Jul 14, 2008

It is precisely the success of the surge in Iraq that shows us the way to succeed in Afghanistan.

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Jul 13, 2008

I think it's totally inappropriate. And, frankly, I understand if Senator Obama and his supporters would find it offensive.

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Jul 9, 2008

A top adviser calls Americans whiners, reaction and McCain's response.

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Jul 9, 2008

I don't agree with senator Gramm. Phil Gramm does not speak for me. I speak for me.

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Jul 9, 2008

I think Senator Gramm would be in serious consideration for Ambassador to Belarus, although I'm not sure the citizens of Minsk would welcome that.

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Jul 9, 2008

I don't agree with Senator Gramm. Phil Gramm does not speak for me. I speak for me.

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Jul 8, 2008

What does he want to talk about with Ahmadinejad, who said that Israel is a stinking corpse, who said that he wants to wipe Israel off the map?

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Jul 8, 2008

This kind of threatening of their neighbors, this kind of continued military activity is not without cost.

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Jul 7, 2008

I don't think you have to be close friends, as much as you have to share principles and values, the goals, et cetera, but also the priorities.

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Jul 7, 2008

And since we are succeeding, then I am convinced, as I have said before, we can withdraw and withdraw with honor, not according to a set timetable.

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Jul 7, 2008

And since we are succeeding, then I am convinced as I've said before, we can withdraw and withdraw with honor not according to a set timetable.

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Jul 6, 2008

McCain trying to re-launch his campaign with a new staff and a new approach on the trail.

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