I disagree. Your version of what the “Bush Doctrine” is could be totally different than mine. Best to get what Charlie thought the Bush was before saying yes or no.
Q: My question is, if you are elected president, will you reject the Bush doctrine of pre-emptive war?
McCAIN: I dont think you could make a blanket statement about pre-emptive war, because obviously, it depends on the threat that the United States of America faces.
If someone is about to launch a weapon that would devastate America, or have the capability to do so, obviously, you would have to act immediately in defense of this nations national security interests.