On the recordAugust 1, 2006
The United States and Israel must understand that it is not in their long-term interests to allow themselves to become isolated in the Middle East and the world.
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transcripts.cnn.comThe United States and Israel must understand that it is not in their long-term interests to allow themselves to become isolated in the Middle East and the world.
Chuck Hagel warns about the risks of isolation for the U.S. and Israel in the Middle East.
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