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Bill Clinton: The principle of deterrence served us very well in the cold war, and deterrence remains imperative.

On the recordAugust 31, 2000
The principle of deterrence served us very well in the cold war, and deterrence remains imperative.
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

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Remarks at Georgetown University

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