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Paul Begala: “What the president is trying to do is say, 'I want to rebalance. Not invade, conquer and occupy huge countries but…”

On the recordApril 30, 2012
What the president is trying to do is say, 'I want to rebalance. Not invade, conquer and occupy huge countries but project our power in a more nimble way and then rebuild America back home.'
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Paul Begala
Democratic · Texas

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Begala outlines President Obama's approach to foreign policy and military engagement.

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