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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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Feb 21, 2008

It's not whether the individuals, many of whom are very honorable. It's whether a system or people have violated the trust of the people as the representatives.

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Feb 21, 2008

I had a press conference yesterday morning. I answered every question. I do not intend to discuss it further.

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Feb 21, 2008

As you know, Fidel Castro announced that he would not remain as president, whatever that means. And -- but -- and I hope that he has the opportunity to meet Karl Marx very soon.

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Feb 20, 2008

He actually does better than most Republicans, because he has been in the forefront in pushing for a cap in trade programs on global climate change.

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Feb 20, 2008

At no time have I ever done anything that would betray the public trust nor make a decision which in any way would not be in the public interest and would favor anyone or any organization.

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Feb 20, 2008

I'm very disappointed in 'The New York Times' piece. It's not true.

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Feb 19, 2008

It is a shame that 'The New York Times' has lowered its standards to engage in a hit-and-run smear campaign. John McCain has a 24-year record of serving our country with honor and integrity. He has never violated the public trust, never…

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Feb 19, 2008

The best idea is not to broadcast what you're going to do. That's naive.

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Feb 19, 2008

Americans are sick and tired of this kind of gutter politics, and there is nothing in this story to suggest that John McCain has ever violated the principles that have guided his career.

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Feb 19, 2008

It is a shame that the New York Times has lowered its standards to engage in a hit-and-run smear campaign. John McCain has a 24-year record of serving our country with honor and integrity. He has never violated the public trust, never done…

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Feb 19, 2008

I want you to know, without question, I have always been loyal to my wife and my children. And that I want to be understood clearly.

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Feb 18, 2008

America is not deceived by an eloquent but empty call for change that promises no more than a holiday from history.

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Feb 18, 2008

I’m not the youngest candidate, but I am the most experienced.

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Feb 18, 2008

I know how the world works. I know the good and the evil in it. I know how to work with leaders who share our dreams of a freer, safer, and more prosperous world, and how to stand up to those who don't.

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Feb 17, 2008

John McCain has seen the enormous benefits of that, and he knows very well that the last answer in these troubled times is to raise taxes on working men and women.

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Feb 14, 2008

I believe that I have represented the hopes and dreams and aspirations of Hispanics in my state. I was proud to have received over 70 percent of the Hispanic vote in Arizona in my last re-election.

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Feb 13, 2008

The impact of Mitt Romney's of his former frenemy, John McCain.

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Feb 13, 2008

I think he can do it. I like John McCain. I think he's got a lot going for him. But it's not going to happen naturally. He's going to have to make it happen.

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Feb 13, 2008

I know we have to unite the party. I'm doing that. I'm showing them my record and I'm standing on that record. But I also think the important aspect of this campaign is the vision and the ability to lead this nation in the 21st century…

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Feb 12, 2008

I stated during the passage of that law that a fair reading of the prohibition on cruel, inhumane, and degrading treatment outlaws waterboarding and other extreme techniques.

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