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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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Jun 16, 2004

McCain has frequently criticized the president, but his appeal to independent voters out west is seen as an important asset to the Bush campaign.

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Jun 6, 2004

He did bring down the Soviet empire and he did it through strength of character and vision and history will judge him I think very highly for that.

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May 11, 2004

In your judgment were these abuses a result of an overall military or intelligence policy to 'soften up detainees for interrogation'?

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May 10, 2004

It's terrible. It's tragic. It also shows the stark difference between America and these barbarians.

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May 6, 2004

With all due respect to investigations ongoing and panels being appointed, the American people deserve immediate and full disclosure of all relevant information so that we can assured and comforted that something that we never believed…

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May 6, 2004

Congress should have been notified of this situation a long time ago.

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May 6, 2004

I still think it would be premature to call for the secretary's removal.

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Apr 29, 2004

your decision to deny your viewers an opportunity to be reminded of war's terrible costs, in all their heart-breaking detail, is a gross disservice to the public and to the men and women of the United States armed forces. It is, in short…

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Apr 22, 2004

Pat Tillman an inspiration with his unexpected choice of duty to his country over the riches and other comforts of celebrity.

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Mar 17, 2004

I rebuke those of you even in my own party who want to call John Kerry weak on defense.

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Mar 9, 2004

It is plain as the nose on your fact that these 527s are organized and engaged in partisan political activity, they should be regulated under the rules.

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