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John Cornyn: There are very real, not long-term but near-term, potentialities that could embroil not only the United States, but the…

On the recordFebruary 13, 2012
There are very real, not long-term but near-term, potentialities that could embroil not only the United States, but the Middle East and our allies, in a full-fledged war.
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John Cornyn
Republican · Texas

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Warning about immediate risks of war involving the U.S. and its allies due to cuts in defense spending.

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