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Russia's Window of Opportunity
Russia's Window of Opportunity
August 21, 2007 1854 GMT
In the international context, the power of a lame duck president depends on the options he has militarily. Foreign powers do not mess with American presidents, no matter how lame one might be, as long as the president retains military options.

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