John Kerry: “I would have given the inspectors the time they needed to do the job.…”

On the recordAugust 31, 2004

I would have given the inspectors the time they needed to do the job. I would have made sure that we listened to our senior military advisers.

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Kerry discusses his approach to Iraq, emphasizing the importance of thorough inspections and military advice.

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