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What does it mean?
Kerry calls for internal political change in the US alongside regime change in Iraq.
In plain terms
We need to change how the US government works too not just Iraq.
What can you take from it?
Seek political reform domestically while addressing foreign policy issues.

Where it applies

  • policy debates
  • opposition campaigns
  • congressional hearings

Putting it to work

  • push for reform
  • vote for change
  • critique leadership

Questions to consider

  • What needs changing in US politics?
  • How do domestic and foreign policy link?

Another view

Focusing on internal change can distract from external threats.

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