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Rand Paul Changes His Tune as Public Opinion on Foreign Policy Shifts

By Timothy H. Lee
Thursday, September 04 2014

Joe Biden uncloaked his fanciful inner hawk this week in response to escalating butchery in the Middle East, but commentators largely overlooked a tawdry irony in his most highly publicized comment: "When people harm Americans, we don't retreat. We don't forget. We take care of those who are grieving. And when that's finished, they should know we will follow them to the gates of Hell, until they are brought to justice. Because Hell is where they will reside. Hell is where they will reside!" Biden's assurance will surely come as news to the families…

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