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On the recordMay 2, 2004
The war on terror is not just the flexing of our military muscle. It is, above all, an intelligence gathering and law enforcement effort which will result in military efforts when appropriate. But as we have seen more than ever, we need intelligence that is sound, and we need to make certain that when we act we are acting on the truth.
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John Kerry
Democratic · Massachusetts

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John Kerry discusses the nature of the war on terror, emphasizing the importance of intelligence and law enforcement.

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