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On the recordJanuary 12, 2009
Sometimes our enemies are not the nations or doctrines but they're in fact hunger, poverty, desperation and chaos.
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Johnny Isakson
Republican · Georgia

Editor's note · Context

Isakson reflects on broader threats beyond traditional enemies, highlighting poverty and chaos.

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