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If We Praise Henry Kissinger, What Do We Have to Negate?

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Henry Kissingers turns 100 years old today, on May 27, 2023. What does it mean? What CAN it mean? We can either say "Happy birthday, good for you," and praise his legacy; or we can call for justice and accountability for the hundreds of thousands of victims of his foreign policy. Which one will you choose? Perhaps my episode can help you decide. I also share a personal story from Laos, which was my introduction to Kissingers' war crimes. Find more resources here: https://bit.ly/42bu8LR

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