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Mazie Hirono: “I am very concerned about stability in the Asia-Pacific area even as we see all kinds of conflagrations in the Middle…”

On the recordMarch 8, 2017
I am very concerned about stability in the Asia-Pacific area even as we see all kinds of conflagrations in the Middle East, as well as in Africa and other parts.
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Mazie Hirono
Democratic · Hawaii

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Hirono expresses concern about stability in the Asia-Pacific amidst global conflicts.

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