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John McCain Rips Hillary Clinton on Ports 'Hysteria'
Sen. John McCain said Sunday that the reaction to a Dubai-based company's proposed takeover of several U.S. shipping terminals has reached the point of "near-hysteria," singling out Sen. Hillary Clinton for criticism. "The near-hysteria about this is not warranted, particularly in light of the other major crises that we're facing throughout the world," McCain told ABC's "This Week." The Arizona Republican criticized Mrs. Clinton for urging that all foreign operation of U.S. ports be banned, warning that if she gets her way, "We've got a lot of disinvestment to do." "Does that mean the British are not allowed?" McCain posited, before reminding that convicted al Qaeda shoe bomber Richard Reid "was British, as you know."
Story Continues Below "I think obviously this has to be looked at on a case-by-case basis," he added, rejecting Mrs. Clinton's blanket ban. McCain said that the United Arab Emirates, home to Dubai Ports World, is "freer than China," reminding that "700 [U.S.] warships have visited Dubai." The Arizona Republican said that he agreed with former Iraq war commander, Gen. Tommy Franks, and Joint Chiefs chairman, Gen. Peter Pace, that the U.A.E. is a "vital" ally in the war on terror.
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