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On the recordSeptember 10, 2008
If there is legitimate and enough intelligence that tells us that a strike is imminent against American people, we have every right to defend our country.
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Sarah Palin
Republican · Alaska

Editor's note · Context

Palin asserts the right to preemptive action based on intelligence regarding threats to the U.S.

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