John Kerry: “This is not a declaration of war, but a declaration of our values to…”

On the recordSeptember 2, 2013

This is not a declaration of war, but a declaration of our values to the world.

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John Kerry clarifies that the military action requested is about upholding values, not war.

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John Kerry: “This is not a declaration of war, but a declaration of our values to the world.”