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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 4, 2004

I believe that enhancing stability and democratic reforms in this country are critical to peace in the region.

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Feb 4, 2004

But I am very troubled because I have never seen a request that basically outlines some priorities and then states that it can be 'used for any fund.'

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Feb 4, 2004

I don't believe very frankly, Mr. Chairman, that we are playing nearly the role that is our constitutional responsibility to carry out.

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Feb 4, 2004

I want us to do everything possible to help you win this conflict. I mean that with all sincerity.

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Feb 4, 2004

No money shall be drawn from the Treasury but in consequence of appropriations made by law.

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Feb 4, 2004

That's not a way to run a railroad.

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Feb 4, 2004

I concur with the President that our first commitment must be to America's security and that our troops have the resources they need when they need them.

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Feb 4, 2004

I think we need more. I said we needed more 9 months ago when the unanimous response was, well, the commanders on the ground haven't asked for them.

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Feb 4, 2004

I want to commend General Pace for his candor today.

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Feb 4, 2004

I have believed from the beginning and believe now, it is of the most vital importance to the future of the world and our democracy and freedom that we win in this conflict.

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Feb 4, 2004

Secretary Rumsfeld, do you envision expansion of this program?

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Feb 4, 2004

General Jumper, how does the Air Force plan to deal with the unexploded ordnance issue for the BLU-97 sub-munitions in WCMD and WCMD-ER?

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