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John McCain: If you want diplomacy to succeed, they actually have to believe we are going to use force.

On the recordApril 10, 2013
If you want diplomacy to succeed, they actually have to believe we are going to use force.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

McCain emphasizes the need for credible military threat in diplomacy.

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