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Source: http://www.cfr.org/publication/23056/sen_lieberman_addresses_us_power_in_middle_east.html
Transcript: Sen. Lieberman Addresses U.S. Power in Middle East
(Council on Foreign Relations) "It is time to retire our ambiguous mantra about all options remaining on the table. It is time for our message to our friends and enemies in the region to become clearer: namely, that we will prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapons capability - by peaceful means if we possibly can, but with military force if we absolutely must. A military strike against Iran's nuclear facilities entails risks and costs, but I am convinced that the risks and costs of allowing Iran to obtain a nuclear weapons capability are much greater....I also believe it would be a failure of U.S. leadership if this situation reaches the point where the Israelis decide to attempt a unilateral strike on Iran."