On February 17, 2007 in Iowa, John McCain referred to Vladimir Putin as the president of Germany. Mr. Putin is actually the president of Russia.
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WJNO: McCain Misstep: Putin Not German Prez (January 23, 2008)
Liberty Post: Mcinsane Attacks German President Putin (January 23, 2008)