McCain speaks at Merchant Marine graduation

Colleges and Universities A-Z Merchant Marine Academy - Kings Point
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Republican presidential contender Sen. John McCain joked that he was fifth from the bottom of his graduating class at Annapolis in a commencement speech Monday at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy on Long Island.</p>

<p>“If my old company officer at the academy were here, whose affection for midshipmen was sorely tested by my less than exemplary behavior, I fear he wouldn’t appreciate your generosity as much as I do,” the Arizona senator told the 213 graduates....

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