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John Kerry: It is our responsibility to evaluate the facts, assess the intelligence we have, and then debate the wisdom and scope of…

On the recordSeptember 2, 2013
It is our responsibility to evaluate the facts, assess the intelligence we have, and then debate the wisdom and scope of a military response fully and publicly, understanding its geopolitical ramifications and fully aware of the consequences.
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John Kerry
Democratic · Massachusetts

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John Kerry emphasizes the need for careful evaluation before military action.

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