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John Kerry: Obviously if the threat disappears--i.e. North Korea denuclearizes--the same imperative does not exist at that point of…

On the recordMarch 31, 2013
Obviously if the threat disappears--i.e. North Korea denuclearizes--the same imperative does not exist at that point of time for us to have that kind of robust forward leaning posture of defense.
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John Kerry
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Kerry discusses the implications of North Korea's denuclearization on U.S. missile defense posture.

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