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Johnny Isakson: “I think soft power is the most powerful tool the United States has to win friends and influence enemies around the…”

On the recordJanuary 2, 2017
I think soft power is the most powerful tool the United States has to win friends and influence enemies around the world.
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Johnny Isakson
Republican · Georgia

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Isakson emphasizes the importance of soft power over military action.

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