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John B. King Jr.: Not a madman, a very smart man, that's how one expert tonight describes Kim Jong Il. Not mad implies not random. Not…

On the recordMay 26, 2009
Not a madman, a very smart man, that's how one expert tonight describes Kim Jong Il. Not mad implies not random. Not random means a strategy.

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John King discusses expert opinions on Kim Jong Il's strategic approach.

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