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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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Nov 9, 2005

Yes, I still think we need additional troops and I will not change that view.

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Nov 9, 2005

protecting local populations will create safe areas where civil society can emerge.

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Nov 9, 2005

Senator McCain called for the administration to revamp its strategy in Iraq, and do a better, more honest job of explaining it to the country.

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Nov 9, 2005

I have not talked to a single senior officer who opposes this amendment.

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Nov 8, 2005

Senator John McCain is going to speak out tomorrow on winning the war in Iraq.

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Nov 8, 2005

He's sponsoring a bill on limiting torture in wartime that puts him squarely in opposition to the president.

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Sep 26, 2005

We should have an overall administrator, someone like Rudy Giuliani, Jack Welch, Lou Gerstner, Colin Powell, we need an overall administrator, the go-to guy that can tell everybody what to do or woman -- Saved.

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Aug 27, 2005

Why is the price of copper at an all-time high? The Chinese are buying every scrap of copper that's available. Supply and demand.

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Aug 16, 2005

I've been with the president when he has met with the families. And he has expressed, I think incredibly, his sympathy, and his concern, and his love for the men and women who have sacrificed and their families.

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Jun 13, 2005

Both Frist and McCain say they have enough votes in the full Senate to confirm him.

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Jun 13, 2005

The position is too important to be left empty. They've painted Democrats as obstructionists.

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May 25, 2005

Bolton's already been confirmed four times by the Senate for other diplomatic posts. Why is this time different?

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