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On the recordMay 27, 2019
Bolton has publicly advocated attacking North Korea and Iran before he was national security adviser. He's called for regime change in Venezuela.
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John Bolton
Republican · District of Columbia

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Discussion of Bolton's previous advocacy for military action and regime change in various countries.

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