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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.

Feb 4, 2004

Secretary Rumsfeld, we commend our service members for treating the detainees at Guantanamo humanely and in a manner consistent with the principles of the Third World Geneva Convention of 1949.

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Feb 4, 2004

It seems to me that the need for a 'pause' prompted by the OIG's assessment applies with equal if not greater force to the Justice Department's investigation.

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Feb 4, 2004

Do you plan on relying on supplemental spending bills for the next 4 years to pay for this increase?

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Feb 4, 2004

Iraq, a nation that for decades had known only tyranny and oppression, is now moving forward to a future of freedom and opportunity for all of its people.

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Feb 4, 2004

I am sorry it took you so long to reach that conclusion.

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Feb 4, 2004

You answered my question, Mr. Secretary. I would like your long answer to be made part of the record, okay?

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Feb 4, 2004

Does it bother you when, even after you had put a pause on the Boeing tanker deal, that Mr. Sambur sends out an e-mail that says the "lease should be published today because all concerns concerning Ms. Druyun have been resolved"?

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Feb 4, 2004

General Schoomaker, please provide a copy of both the May 31, 2003, and the final version of the FCSs 'other transaction authorization' agreement.

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Feb 4, 2004

Will the administration continue to oppose legislative efforts by Congress to increase end strength?

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Feb 4, 2004

What is being done to ensure that there are an adequate number of junior aviators?

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Feb 4, 2004

I would like you to discuss the implementation of the 18-18-18 plan that Senator Bayh and I included in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003.

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