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““It always seems impossible until it’s done.””
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On the recordApril 10, 2018
As Secretary of Defense Mattis said, 'America has got two fundamental powers--the power of intimidation and the power of inspiration. Soft power is largely found in the power of inspiration.'
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Nita Lowey
Democratic · New York
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Lowey cites Mattis to highlight the significance of soft power in U.S. foreign policy.

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