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On the recordJanuary 19, 2010
I'm extremely concerned about the growth of Shabaab, and also about growing indications that Shabaab is also interested in bidding for al-Qaeda central's attention by conducting extra-regional and international attacks.
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Jim Risch
Republican · Idaho

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Risch expresses concern over Shabaab's potential international threats.

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