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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.
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Paul Begala
Democratic · Texas

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Paul Begala explains President Obama's approach to foreign policy, emphasizing a shift towards a more strategic and less invasive presence.

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