McCain, Obama spar on GI bill
By LIBBY QUAID
Associated Press
May 23, 2008
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The candidates' criticism of each other has grown increasingly acrimonious in recent weeks, a sign of things to come in the general election campaign.
McCain, at a rally later in Stockton, Calif., said of the bill: ''I want to encourage people to stay in the military and make a career of it. And someone who's never served may not understand the absolute, vital importance of the noncommissioned officer.''
''I don't need anyone to tell me what veterans need,'' he added. ''I know them.''
He also joked about Obama's lack of experience as the crowd of about 400 laughed.
''For a young man with very little experience, he's done very well, so I appreciate that with his very great lack of experience and knowledge of the issues, he's been very successful,'' McCain said.
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