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Carl Levin: “I believe that in the absence of an imminent threat, it is in our interest to have a U.N. resolution authorizing member…”

On the recordFebruary 13, 2003
I believe that in the absence of an imminent threat, it is in our interest to have a U.N. resolution authorizing member states to take military action before initiating a preemptive attack against Iraq.
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Carl Levin
Democratic · Michigan
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congress.gov
Feb 13, 2003

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Senator Levin advocates for U.N. approval before military action in Iraq.

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