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Henry Kissinger: History doesn't repeat itself but it rhymes.

On the recordApril 12, 2016
History doesn't repeat itself but it rhymes.
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Henry Kissinger

Editor's note · Context

Kissinger reflects on historical patterns in U.S. foreign policy.

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