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Barack Obama: “The test was a reckless violation of international law that compels action in response.”

On the recordMay 24, 2009
The test was a reckless violation of international law that compels action in response.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Readout of President Obama's Calls with Republic of Korea President Lee Myung-bak and Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso

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