Preemptive War

The Brian Lehrer Show | Mar 31, 2010
In last Thursday’s debate, John Kerry said “The president always has the right, and always has had the right, for preemptive strike.” But he’s also attacked President Bush for waging “the wrong war at the wrong time” by attacking Iraq. So what does each candidate really believe about preemptive war?
Also Dante Chinni on the debates, the Nobels start to go out for science, and your calls on suburban stores coming to New York City.

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