But in no other situation in which our security interests are so much at stake do we consider customary international law good enough to protect rights that are vital to the operation of the United States military.
Panetta argues that customary international law is insufficient for U.S. military rights.
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I think America will be back fighting Iran again in a few years, no matter what happens now.
Mr. Trump has always prided himself on being a dealmaker, pledging in his campaign that he would resolve such conflicts in the first few days of his presidency.
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