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July 21, 2014

Kerry Caught on Mic: "It's a Hell of a Pinpoint Operation" 
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U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is headed to Cairo today to back
international efforts for a ceasefire. On Sunday, Kerry made the rounds
of talk shows to defend Israel's assault on Gaza. But in between
appearances, cameras captured a private phone call with an aide, where
Kerry appeared to criticize the massive Palestinian death toll.

John Kerry: "It's a hell of a pinpoint operation. It's a hell of a
pinpoint operation."

Aide: "Right, it's escalating significantly, and it just underscores the
need for a ceasefire."

John Kerry: "We've got to get over there."

Aide: "Yup, yup."

John Kerry: "Thank you, John. I think, John, we ought to go tonight. I
think it's crazy to be sitting around."

 

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