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John Kerry: “I think that it is fair to say that our interests would be seriously set back in many respects if we are viewed as not…”

On the recordSeptember 2, 2013
I think that it is fair to say that our interests would be seriously set back in many respects if we are viewed as not capable--or willing, most important--to follow through on the things that we say matter to us.
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John Kerry
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Kerry emphasizes the importance of U.S. credibility in foreign policy.

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