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William Cohen: “I think there will be a substantial transfer of power. I think France is going to ask in not so many direct words for…”

On the recordMay 24, 2004
I think there will be a substantial transfer of power. I think France is going to ask in not so many direct words for the United States to eat a bit of humble pie.

Editor's note · Context

Cohen comments on the expected transfer of power in Iraq and the diplomatic relationship with France.

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