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title: "I don't think so. No. But I can see an American presence for a while.… — John McCain Quote #32 | QuotesBy.net"
description: "I don't think so. No. But I can see an American presence for a while. But eventually I think because of the nature of the society in Iraq and the rel… — a quote by John McCain."
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> # I don't think so. No. But I can see an American presence for a while. But eventually I think because of the nature of the society in Iraq and the religious aspects of it that America eventually withdraws.

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## More from John McCain

1. > Our recommitment to Afghanistan must include increasing NATO forces, suspending the debilitating restrictions on when and how those forces can fight, expanding…

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2. > I just want to also say that Congressman Paul, I've heard him now in many debates talk about bringing our troops home, and about the war in Iraq and how it's f…

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3. > I'm glad whenever they cut interest rates, I wish interest rates were zero.

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