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Q In the last several days we've often heard from that podium and others that Russia's actions were...

Q In the last several days we've often heard from that podium and others that Russia's actions were a disproportionate response. And I was wondering if you would please -- that a little bit. What does the administration think -- why does the administration think that some response was necessary to what the Georgians were doing? And what level of military force, if any, would have been justified as proportionate, in the administration's view?

MR. JOHNDROE: Let me see if I understand your question correctly. The Russian -- the question is, did the Russians use disproportionate force --

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