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On the recordMay 11, 2008
There is no reason we shouldn't pass the 21st century G.I. Bill. John McCain is one of the few senators of either party who opposed this bill, because he thinks it's too generous. He thinks it's too generous. I could not disagree with him more.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama criticizes McCain's opposition to the G.I. Bill while highlighting his own military family background.

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