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Congress and the American people have good reason to fear that we are heading toward another permanent garrison of Americans in a Balkan country where our mission is confused, and our exit strategy a complete mystery.
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John McCain
Age: 81 †
Born: 1936
Born: August 29
Died: 2018
Died: August 25
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