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Chris Coons: “Pakistan in many ways is both fire fighter and arsonist in our efforts to try and tackle extremism and terrorism.”

On the recordMay 4, 2011
Pakistan in many ways is both fire fighter and arsonist in our efforts to try and tackle extremism and terrorism.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

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Coons reflects on Pakistan's dual role in combating extremism.

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