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Lloyd Austin: “I think the threat of ISIL in the region, Senator, is the most pressing threat that we're facing.”

On the recordMarch 2, 2015
I think the threat of ISIL in the region, Senator, is the most pressing threat that we're facing.
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Lloyd Austin
Democratic · District of Columbia

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General Austin identifies ISIL as the primary threat in the region.

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