Deliberately misconstruing a McCain comment, Democrats have suggested that he wants to occupy Iraq for 100 years.

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"At the time of this incident, I complained to the police that they were misconstruing my actions, " he said.

NPR: Sen. Craig Says He Did Nothing Inappropriate

He apparently, in misconstruing his own words, inadvertently offended many U.S. forces and has caused a political firestorm here in Washington, D.

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Unfortunately for the Obama administration, fundamentally misconstruing the nature of the enemy is just part of this president's ominous legacy with respect to his Commander-in-Chief portfolio.

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