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Brad Sherman: “The President drew a red line. Presidents often draw red lines in order to deter action.”

On the recordSeptember 3, 2013
The President drew a red line. Presidents often draw red lines in order to deter action.
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Brad Sherman
Democratic · California

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Sherman discusses the purpose of presidential red lines in foreign policy.

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