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General: (political statement of goals, objectives, views, philosophies)
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I believe our nation�s best days are ahead and remain committed to an America with a strong national defense, a smaller, more accountable government, and a robust economy. As president, I will protect our nation from all enemies. We confront a titanic struggle against Islamic extremism that will not be won quickly or easily. But we will win it. I look forward to bringing our troops home but know that we must bring them home in victory and with honor. Our enemies are in this fight to win. Be assured that I will employ all instruments of national power to defeat them. At home, Americans have lost trust in their government. To restore their trust, I will secure our borders, veto pork-barrel bills, keep taxes low and reform our tax code. I will nominate judges who do not legislate from the bench. I will work to modernize Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, bring choice and competition to our schools, and address climate change. We must also fix our health care system, not through more government, but by empowering the market to offer affordable and portable insurance options while we help those without insurance access quality care. I am running for president to make sure America maintains its place as the political, military and economic leader of the world. I am running for President of the United States, a blessed country, a proud country, a hopeful country and the greatest force for good on earth.
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Personal: (gender, age, marital status, spouse's name and age, children's name and
ages, home town, current residence)
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Male; Age: 69; Married; Wife: Cindy; seven children, Place of Birth: Panama Canal Zone; Current Residence: Phoenix, AZ
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Education: (times and places of schools, colleges, major, degrees, activities, sports)
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U.S. Naval Academy, 1958
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Profession: (profession and work experience outside politics)
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Spent all adult life in military and politics.
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Military: (branch, years of service, active duty experience, highest rank, medals,
honors, discharge date and type)
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John attended college at the United States Naval Academy, and launched a 22-year career as a naval aviator upon his graduation.
During his 23rd bombing mission on October 26, 1967, a missile struck his plane and forced him to eject, knocking him unconscious and breaking both his arms and his leg. John was then taken as a prisoner of war.
Senator McCain�s last Navy duty assignment was to serve as the naval liaison to the United States Senate. He retired from the Navy in 1981. His naval honors include the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Legion of Merit, Purple Heart, and the Distinguished Flying Cross.
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Civic: (past and present organizations, charities involvement)
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Member, American Dream Political Action Committee, 1997-present
Member, Council on Foreign Relations, 1997-present
Honorary Board Member, Hispanic Youth Foundation, 1997-present
Honorary Board Member, The Leonard Cheshire Foundation, 1997-present
Honorary Member, National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts Advisory Council, 1997-present
Honorary Vice Chairman, New Majority Council, 1997-present
Board of Trustees, Gallaudet University, 1995-present
Founding Member, Pacific Council on International Policy, University of South California, 1995-present
Board of Directors, Board of Directors Chair, International Republican Insitutute, 1992-present
Life Member, Navy League, 1987-present
Member, The Alfalfa Club
Member, Air Force Sergeants Association
Honorary Advisor Board, Arizonia Black Chamber of Commerce
Honorary Co Chairman, Advisory Board of Directors, Arizona Cancer Research Foundation
Honorary Member, Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Complimentary Member, Association of the US Army
Honorary Member, Barry Goldwater Foundation
Honorary Member, Fifty-Five Years and Up Incorporated
Honorary Member, Board of Regents, Francis Scott Key Foundation
Honorary Member, The John Goodwin Tower Center
Honorary Board Member, Kids Voting Arizona
Member, The Military Order of World Wars
Honorary Member, Mo Udall Foundation
Board of Directors, Nixon Center for Peace and Freedom
Member, Purple Heart Association
Member, The Retired Officers Association
Member, Sons of the Revolution in the State of Virginia
Member, US Naval Academy Alumni Association
Member of Board of Visitors, US Naval Academy
Honorary Member, Board of Directors, Council of Notables, US-Spain Council
Member, Veterans of Foreign Wars
Member, Vietnam Veterans Association.
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Political: (dates and titles of previously held political offices)
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First elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from Arizona in 1982, John has led the fight for reforming Washington, eliminating wasteful government spending, and strengthening our nation�s armed forces.
Senator McCain�s reform agenda to reduce federal spending and lower taxes quickly elevated him to statewide office and he was elected to the United States Senate in 1986.
Senator McCain currently serves on the following Senate Committees during the 111th Congress: Ranking Member on the Senate Armed Services Committee; Committee on Energy and Natural Resources; Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions; Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, and Committee on Indian Affairs.
McCain was Republican Presidential nominee in 2008 election.
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Religion: (current and past religious affiliations, beliefs)
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Episcopalian
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Accomplishments: (significant accomplishments, awards, achievements)
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Senator McCain received Silver Star, Legion of Merit for Valor, Distinguished Flying Cross, three Bronze Stars, two Commendation medals plus two Purple Hearts and a dozen service medals.
He was Republican Presidential nominee in 2008 election.
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