Honorable John McCain
United States Senator, Arizona, Republican
Senator McCain was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 1986. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1982 to 1986. He is the Ranking Republican on the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. He also serves on the Armed Services Committee and the Committee on Indian Affairs. The following is from the October 10, 2002, Senate floor debate on H.J. Res. 114, to authorize the use of U.S. armed forces against Iraq.America’s leaders today have a choice. It will determine whether our people live in fear behind walls that have already been breached, as our enemies plan our…
