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"I believe I can make the strongest contribution to our
future by continuing as a clear and consistent advocate for a
strong Reaganite foreign policy that values peace through
strength," Bolton said in a video posted to his Facebook page.
"While I am not a candidate, I am certainly not going to sit
this election out," he said.
Bolton, who served in the administrations of former U.S.
presidents Ronald Reagan and George W. Bush, was considered a
long shot if he had entered the crowded Republican field seeking
the nomination.
He also said he would continue advocating for foreign policy as
a focus of the 2016 race. Bolton has criticized U.S.
negotiations to contain Iran's nuclear program and advocated
bombing its nuclear facilities.
(Reporting by Emily Stephenson, editing by G Crosse)
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