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Henry Kissinger: The role of the United States is indispensable. It's time for a global upheaval. And the consequences of American…

On the recordMarch 23, 2015
The role of the United States is indispensable. It's time for a global upheaval. And the consequences of American disengagement magnifies and requires larger intervention later.
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Henry Kissinger

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Kissinger emphasizes the necessity of U.S. involvement in global affairs to prevent future crises.

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