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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.

Aug 22, 2004

The president today missed a chance again for the 14th day in a row to say that these ads are dishonest and despicable, the words of John McCain.

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Aug 10, 2004

The hope is McCain will convince those moderate Republicans and swing voters who backed him back then to back Mr. Bush now.

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Jul 15, 2004

McCain is now a very public supporter of the Bush-Cheney ticket.

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Jul 5, 2004

There's not much question, once again, 38 percent of his tax cut to the wealthiest 1 percent of Americans. My friends -- my friends, I don't think Bill Gates needs a tax cut.

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Jun 22, 2004

I doubt it, the, given the high visibility that he has, but I believe that he will get the reward that he deserves for his brutal torture and mistreatment of the Iraqi people.

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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

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

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