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“After the '30s, we said, "no more Munichs." And it got us in a lot of problems. Then we said, "No more Vietnams." Now if we say, "No more Iraqs," the next one won't be an Iraq. It will be something different. You can't learn lessons.”

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Brent Scowcroft
Brent Scowcroft

Brent Scowcroft is an esteemed American politician who served as the National Security Advisor. Born in March 19, 1925, he had a profound impact on U.S. foreign policy during the Cold War and the post-Cold War era. more

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