The president believes that we must remember the clearest lesson of September 11th, that the United States of America must confront the threats before they fully materialize.
Stephen J. Hadley: “The president believes that we must remember the clearest lesson of September 11th, that the United States of America…”
On the recordMarch 15, 2006
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Stephen J. Hadley
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Hadley defends the doctrine of preemption in U.S. national security strategy.
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