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Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Top Gen: Israel, US See Threat Differently - Middle East - News - Israel National News

Top Gen: Israel, US See Threat Differently - Middle East - News - Israel National News: weekly National Journal, Dempsey said that the U.S. remained committed to preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, and was prepared to use force if necessary. He cautioned, however, that a conflict with Iran would destabilize the region and potentially have a severe economic impact on the U.S.

“I do think the path we're on—the economic sanctions and the diplomatic pressure—does seem to me to be having an effect,” Dempsey told National Journal. “I just think that it’s premature to be deciding that the economic and diplomatic approach is inadequate.”

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