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title: "I can tell you that it is succeeding. I can look you in the eye and t… — John McCain Quote #58 | QuotesBy.net"
description: "I can tell you that it is succeeding. I can look you in the eye and tell you it's succeeding. We have drawn down to pre-surge levels. Basra, Mosul an… — a quote by John McCain."
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> # I can tell you that it is succeeding. I can look you in the eye and tell you it's succeeding. We have drawn down to pre-surge levels. Basra, Mosul and now Sadr City are quiet and it's long and it's hard and it's tough and there will be setbacks.

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2. > We have drawn down to pre-surge levels.

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