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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 20, 2008

He actually does better than most Republicans, because he has been in the forefront in pushing for a cap in trade programs on global climate change.

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Feb 20, 2008

I'm very disappointed in 'The New York Times' piece. It's not true.

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Feb 19, 2008

It is a shame that 'The New York Times' has lowered its standards to engage in a hit-and-run smear campaign. John McCain has a 24-year record of serving our country with honor and integrity. He has never violated the public trust, never…

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Feb 19, 2008

I want you to know, without question, I have always been loyal to my wife and my children. And that I want to be understood clearly.

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Feb 19, 2008

It is a shame that the New York Times has lowered its standards to engage in a hit-and-run smear campaign. John McCain has a 24-year record of serving our country with honor and integrity. He has never violated the public trust, never done…

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Feb 19, 2008

Americans are sick and tired of this kind of gutter politics, and there is nothing in this story to suggest that John McCain has ever violated the principles that have guided his career.

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Feb 19, 2008

The best idea is not to broadcast what you're going to do. That's naive.

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Feb 18, 2008

America is not deceived by an eloquent but empty call for change that promises no more than a holiday from history.

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