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Barack Obama: “Engaging in tough diplomacy is not a sign of weakness; it's a sign of strength.”

On the recordJuly 21, 2008
Engaging in tough diplomacy is not a sign of weakness; it's a sign of strength.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Interview with Katie Couric of CBS News

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