All statements by John McCain
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In the wake of hurricanes Katrina and Rita, offshore drilling "did not cause any real difficulties."

John McCain on Tuesday, July 15th, 2008 in Albuquerque, N.M. >>Details


McCain
True
"John McCain stood up to the president and sounded the alarm on global warming ... five years ago."

John McCain on Tuesday, June 17th, 2008 in a TV ad >>Details


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False
“They (Clinton and Obama) have never to my knowledge been involved in legislation nor hearings nor engagement on this issue (climate change).”

John McCain on Tuesday, May 13th, 2008 in North Bend, Wash. >>Details


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