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On the recordMarch 13, 2012
I think leadership among some key nations--and those nations I consider to be the United States, South Korea, Japan, and others--would be an extremely positive example that others could follow.
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Daniel Akaka
Democratic · Hawaii

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Akaka emphasizes the importance of leadership from key nations in nuclear security.

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