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Antony Blinken: “I am here today not to start a war but to prevent one.”

On the recordFebruary 17, 2022
I am here today not to start a war but to prevent one.
Said by
Antony Blinken
Democratic · District of Columbia
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Blinken emphasizes his goal of preventing war through transparency and communication.

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