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McCain Blasts Iraqi Leaders' Vacation Plans
Republican presidential contender John McCain said Tuesday he opposes Iraqi leaders' plans to take a two-month summer vacation, a break that has drawn criticism from congressional Republicans and Democrats. The Arizona senator, on the second day of a campaign swing in Iowa, was asked about the vacation at a town hall meeting and later by reporters. "I was as upset as that gentleman who asked the question to hear the rumors that they are going to take two months off," McCain said. "I don't think that's a good thing for them to do obviously." Lawmakers from both parties have expressed outrage that Iraqi's parliament would consider taking the break while increasing numbers of U.S. troops are fighting in the country.
Story Continues Below McCain has made his support of the war a centerpiece of his campaign, but he has been speaking in increasingly negative terms about the government of Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. "This Maliki government is my greatest concern," McCain said. "I'm very worried about that. I'm very nervous about that."
McCain spoke to about 150 people at the Fort Dodge event. McCain was questioned about his earlier opposition to ethanol subsidies. Iowa is a national leader in the production of the corn-based fuel.
"I wasn't opposed to ethanol, I was opposed to ethanol subsidies," said McCain. "I do not and have not supported the subsidies. Most of those subsidies seem to go to large agribusiness instead of the farmers."
© 2007 Associated Press.
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