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Susan Rice: “The United States will never ask permission to defend ourselves or our allies.”

On the recordJanuary 14, 2009
The United States will never ask permission to defend ourselves or our allies.
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Susan Rice
Democratic · District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizes U.S. self-defense while acknowledging the need for alliances.

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