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