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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.

Jan 2, 2018

the United States is a great and powerful country, and with that great blessing comes great responsibility.

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Jan 2, 2018

the United States is a great and powerful country. And with that great power comes a blessing, and that blessing incurs a responsibility and a sacrifice.

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Dec 13, 2017

Press freedoms annual report shows record number of journalists imprisoned worldwide in 2017, including 21 on fake news charges. The president must understand his harmful rhetoric only empowers repressive regimes to jail reporters and…

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Dec 13, 2017

Our achievements are worth celebrating. But our challenges in the region remain daunting despite our hard-won tactical victories.

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Dec 13, 2017

The United States lacks a clear, comprehensive strategy that addresses the Middle East in all of its complexity.

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Dec 13, 2017

The Senate Armed Services Committee meets today to receive testimony on U.S. policy and strategy in the Middle East.

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Dec 6, 2017

we are seeing some improvements in acquisition processes and outcomes today

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Dec 6, 2017

Can you tell me one or two individuals that, because of the failure, for example, the $6 billion Future Combat Systems [FCS] that never worked, can you tell me an individual or individuals that paid a penalty for that failure?

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Dec 6, 2017

We need a study to figure that out?

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Dec 6, 2017

I would much rather that you try and fail than do nothing, okay?

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Dec 6, 2017

I want to know what you have done, besides say, 'We do not know who is responsible.'

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