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John McCain: I got the distinct impression that al Qaeda is a threat and radical Islamist elements are a threat.

On the recordFebruary 13, 2012
I got the distinct impression that al Qaeda is a threat and radical Islamist elements are a threat.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

McCain expresses concern about the threat of al Qaeda and radical Islamists in Tunisia and Libya.

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