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John Kerry: NATO was created in response to the Soviet threat but not only for that purpose.

On the recordOctober 21, 2009
NATO was created in response to the Soviet threat but not only for that purpose.
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John Kerry
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Kerry outlines NATO's foundational purpose beyond just countering the Soviet Union.

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