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William Cohen: “I don't think we should make any mistake or be under any misapprehension. This is not going to be easy in the event…”

On the recordAugust 30, 2006
I don't think we should make any mistake or be under any misapprehension. This is not going to be easy in the event military action were ever required.

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Cohen discusses the challenges and complexities of potential military action against Iran.

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