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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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Jun 16, 2014

I think Senator Johnson pointed out, that we do not spook them.

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Jun 16, 2014

I think you would agree that we would not be having this hearing if it was not for significant questions out there about whether you do business fairly or unfairly.

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Jun 16, 2014

I want to thank the witnesses for coming.

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Jun 16, 2014

I do not accept your allegation that everything is fine. But if that is your view, I respect it, but I do not agree with it.

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Jun 16, 2014

I guess I have a question for all four of you.

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Jun 16, 2014

Do you want to give a more elaborate response to that really this hearing does not matter.

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Jun 16, 2014

It should be disclosed if they are co-locating.

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Jun 16, 2014

If you do anything to Reg NMS, do it with a pilot study and study it very carefully.

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Jun 16, 2014

Hopefully, this hearing will shed light on the high-frequency trading practices used on Wall Street and help restore confidence in our financial system.

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Jun 16, 2014

I think we all would agree transparency is.

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Jun 16, 2014

Michael Lewis in his '60 Minutes' interview regarding his excellent book, 'Flash Boys,' said that the stock market is 'rigged.' Is that an accurate description?

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Jun 16, 2014

See, I think that is the key to this problem, that there are certain players that have made this an unlevel playing field, whether it is 30 cents or whatever.

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Jun 8, 2014

We cannot afford to lose 20 percent of a station, especially a station that is so important to the Tucson Sector.

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Jun 8, 2014

The Senator McCain and Senator Tester bill will allow me to work 10 hours for the exact same amount of pay as what I would work at 9.3, 9.25 hours.

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Jun 3, 2014

I continue to maintain that this individual who we are glad that Sergeant Bergdahl is home, but the exchange of five hardcore, hardest of the hard core al-Qaeda/Taliban will pose a threat to the United States of America and the men and…

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Jun 2, 2014

But in exchange for that, you cannot put Americans' lives in danger.

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Jun 2, 2014

I’m appalled to think that everything that the United States in its national interest is submerged and lower priority than the release of one soldier.

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Jun 2, 2014

Depending on a lot of the details, in other words, do not trade one person for five hard core -- the hardest of the hard core murdering war criminals who will clearly reenter the fight and send them to Qatar, of all places, where they will…

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Jun 2, 2014

Yes, there were discussions with Congress. Some are saying that was as long ago as two years, but all these details that they are angry about now were not within what they thought the scope of this would turn out to be. Senator John McCain…

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May 27, 2014

I really believe that General Shinseki should review in his own mind whether he can adequately serve the country carrying out the responsibilities given the things that have happened on his watch. I haven't said this before but I think…

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May 27, 2014

Senator Walsh, a Democrat, and Senator McCain, have both called for Shinseki to step down.

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May 20, 2014

Do you agree with our senior military and intelligence leaders, that al-Qaeda and its associated forces have not been defeated?

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May 20, 2014

They should never, never be denied the quality medical care or mental health care coverage for illness or injury incurred as a result of their service to our nation.

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