On the recordFebruary 24, 1999
The reason we should pay close attention to the mounting crisis and escalating war is the vital strategic importance of the Horn of Africa to the United States and its close allies.
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Jim Saxton: “The reason we should pay close attention to the mounting crisis and escalating war is the vital strategic importance of…”
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Importance of the Horn of Africa to U.S. strategic interests.
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