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John Kerry: “Are we willing to watch a slaughter just because the patrons of that slaughter are willing to use their veto at the…”

On the recordSeptember 2, 2013
Are we willing to watch a slaughter just because the patrons of that slaughter are willing to use their veto at the United Nations to allow it to happen so their beneficiary can stay in power?
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John Kerry
Democratic · Massachusetts

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John Kerry challenges the moral implications of inaction in the face of atrocities.

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