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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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May 20, 2003

The domestic issues of socioeconomic violence and antitrust law violations are bad enough; the international implications are truly frightening.

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May 20, 2003

I do not support Processor quota in any form.

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May 20, 2003

I would like the committee to consider the following points:

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May 20, 2003

The decision that you, as our elected representatives, make will reach far beyond price negotiations for seafood.

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May 20, 2003

In short, the processor share provisions of the Rationalization Plan may destroy the Magnuson Steven Act, and all American fisheries.

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Apr 30, 2003

I would just urge us, using our oversight rule, to make sure that we don't allow the bureaucracy... to take apart the most successful program we've seen.

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Apr 30, 2003

It's unconscionable today that we have fire departments in neighboring towns that can't talk to each other...

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Apr 30, 2003

There needs to be that title, and it needs to be kept in place, because politically that sends a signal to the 1.2 million men and women across the country that they have an advocate in Washington.

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Feb 13, 2003

The Army reported to the committee that they may need 42,000 to 43,000 additional soldiers, the Air Force 22,000 to 30,000 additional airmen, the Navy 10,000 additional sailors, and the Marine Corps an additional 5,000 marines.

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Feb 13, 2003

It's critical that we fully honor the services of our men and women in uniform and that we keep faith in their dedication to duty.

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Feb 13, 2003

If there is any chance of disarming Saddam Hussein without war, it is for the United Nations to speak with one voice.

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Feb 13, 2003

It poses a threat. I do not know how we can assure the security of our homeland when we have insecure borders.

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