John Kerry actually said...

America's prestige around the world is a force multiplier, and that we wouldn't have 90 percent of the casualties and 90 percent of the costs if we had some allies in this deal.

Context

John Kerry argues for the importance of international alliances in reducing American casualties and costs.

10/04/2004

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