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The U.S. does not involve itself in what is happening in the world's largest democracy, nor does it intend to do so.

— John McCain

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War is wretched beyond description, and only a fool or a fraud could sentimentalize its cruel reality.

We're no longer staring into the abyss of defeat and we can now look ahead to the genuine prospect of success.

America is the greatest force for good in the history of the world.

I think they put some lipstick on a pig, but it's still a pig.

Only a fool or a fraud talks tough or romantically about war.

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