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Michael Oren: The purpose of creating a red line is not to start a war. The purpose of creating a red line is to prevent a war.

On the recordSeptember 26, 2012
The purpose of creating a red line is not to start a war. The purpose of creating a red line is to prevent a war.
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Michael Oren

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Oren explains the rationale behind establishing a red line regarding Iran's nuclear program.

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