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Tim Kaine: “I am convinced, when the pounds per square inch of pressure builds up enough, they may see the light and decide, well…”

On the recordMarch 6, 2013
I am convinced, when the pounds per square inch of pressure builds up enough, they may see the light and decide, well, maybe we ought to take door No. 1.
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

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Believes increased pressure may lead North Korea to reconsider its stance.

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