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Stephen J. Hadley: To forestall or prevent such hostile acts by our adversaries, the United States will, if necessary, act preemptively in…

On the recordMarch 15, 2006
To forestall or prevent such hostile acts by our adversaries, the United States will, if necessary, act preemptively in exercising our inherent right of self-defense.
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Stephen J. Hadley

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Stephen L. Hadley discusses the U.S. national security strategy and the doctrine of preemption.

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