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Published 8/13/2008 by peterhamby at CNN Political Ticker

McCain's adviser said the GOP candidate has 15 years of experience on Russia policy. NEWARK, New Jersey (CNN) – John McCain's top foreign policy adviser briefed reporters Tuesday on his candidate's policy towards Russia and Georgia, noting that McCain and Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili are friends that have been speaking throughout the conflict "to exchange daily [...] (link)

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