Republican

Born on August 29, 1936, in the Panama Canal Zone. Graduated high school in 1954. Following a family tradition, he entered the U.S. Naval Academy graduating in 1958. Vietnam Veteran POW from 1967-1973, imprisoned at Hao Lo Prison. First elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1982. He served two terms. Elected to U.S Senate in 1986.

Increase defense spending Believes an effective missile defense is critical for our protection. Create stronger alliances with nations.

Use Force only for vital interest.

Family should make health decisions, not federal government. No mandated universal system; no mandated insurance coverage. We should be able to reimport drugs from Canada. Higher taxes on cigarettes. Keep health care promises to aging veterans.

Health care is a responsibility: Just make it available.

Stricter penalties; stricter enforcement. Sponsored bill on drug testing for major league sports.

Were losing the drug war, just say no.

John McCain vows to reject defense cuts if supercommittee fails, October 14, 2011 Strongly against cutting defense spending.

McCain on sending troops to Africa: Be careful, October 16, 2011 Senator McCain believes that we have entered a commitment that we cant get out of.

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