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John Kerry: We are inadvertently hurting ourselves by sending a message that we are not prepared to lead.

On the recordMarch 12, 2014
We are inadvertently hurting ourselves by sending a message that we are not prepared to lead.
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John Kerry
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Kerry emphasizes the importance of U.S. leadership in global affairs.

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