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How far do you think 'premptory elimination of a likely threat' gets you under that policy
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it wasnt too long ago that, following the lead of uncle sham, john howard declared australia also has the "right" to launch "premptory attack" on any countries in the region which is deemed to harbour "terrorists"
ASEAN + 3 or ASEAN + 6? for East Asia Summit Sun Bin 2005
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His method of avoiding service was sort of silly if you ask me, I’m sure the defense attorney would have excused him with a premptory challenge the minute he saw the white male with a coat and tie..
Yeshiva Teacher Drops Off Terror Jury Citing Impartiality | Jewschool 2004
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