Highlights of John McCain on Fox News

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When asked about Iran and weapons of mass destruction: MCCAIN: "The military option is always the ultimate last option, but I don't believe that it's, quote, "off the table."
I would remind you that enrichment is a longer process. Weaponization, which is the other half of the equation, can be done rather rapidly.

Iran remains a nation dedicated to the extinction of the state of Israel. Iran continues to export the most lethal explosive devices into Iraq, killing Americans.

They continue to be a state sponsor of terror in the case of Hamas and Hezbollah. And they intend to — they continue to seek to exert influence throughout the entire region and the age-old ambition of Persian hegemony, including their increasing influence in the Basra area in southern Iraq.

So I think they remain a significant threat and challenge, and so, no, I wouldn't take the option, quote, "off the table," and I'm glad to see some of the European friends are staying in there with us in the need for sanctions."

I for one am happy to hear a leader still speaking and acting like a leader. I won't vote for someone who starts easing back their positions of security for our country just to sound nicer or to distance themselves from the current administration. Leadership requires stepping away and ahead of the followers and naysayers.