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On the recordJuly 6, 2011
I don't believe they are in an offensive mode right now to attack us just because we are here, but I think they are positioning themselves to be able to do that if they view it as necessary.
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Mike McCaul
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

McCaul discusses Hezbollah's strategic positioning rather than immediate threats.

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