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John Kerry: “In the nearly 100 years since the first global commitment against chemical weapons, only two tyrants dared to cross the…”

On the recordApril 7, 2014
In the nearly 100 years since the first global commitment against chemical weapons, only two tyrants dared to cross the world's brightest line.
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John Kerry
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Kerry highlights the historical significance of the use of chemical weapons.

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