I think the main thing that we have to think about is how to explain to the American people that our safety and security depends on a different--that we can't wall ourselves off from things.
Stephen J. Hadley: “I think the main thing that we have to think about is how to explain to the American people that our safety and security…”
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Emphasizes the need for public awareness on security and global engagement.
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