As soon as one nation claims ...

As soon as one nation claims the right to take preventive action, other countries will naturally do the same.
As soon as one nation claims the right to take preventive action, other countries will naturally do the same.
 Jacques Chirac

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One month, two months, I am ready to accept any accord on this point that has the approval of the inspectors.
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