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On the recordApril 27, 2009
whenever the United States uses force in self-defense, it must do so in a manner that is consistent with the principles of necessity and proportionality.
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Joe Lieberman
Independent · Connecticut

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U.S. military force in self-defense must adhere to necessity and proportionality.

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