Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 16, 2014
I do not think the American public, and I do not think Congress, will support the United States policing a region that will not police itself.
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John Kerry
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Kerry emphasizes the need for regional nations to take responsibility.

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