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James Clapper: “We hope that sanctions will prevent the necessity for an Israeli response.”

On the recordJanuary 30, 2012
We hope that sanctions will prevent the necessity for an Israeli response.
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James Clapper
District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

Clapper expresses hope that sanctions will avert military action by Israel against Iran.

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