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On the recordJuly 9, 2013
I am extremely concerned with the rise of groups such as Ansar al-Sharia and their growing influence across the Islamic Maghreb.
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Brad Schneider
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Schneider expresses concern over militant groups gaining power in Libya.

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