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On the recordFebruary 2, 2011
We have only to look at today's headlines to see how dangerous those places are to civilians as well as the military.
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Richard Blumenthal
Democratic · Connecticut

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Blumenthal highlights the dangers faced by civilians and military in conflict zones.

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