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James Carville: “I think people would understand that I mean, he's been in office for what, seven months or so. And I think the country…”

On the recordSeptember 22, 2009
I think people would understand that I mean, he's been in office for what, seven months or so. And I think the country was ready for a change in direction in foreign policy.
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James Carville
Democratic · Louisiana

Editor's note · Context

Carville defends President Obama's foreign policy approach.

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