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Dick Durbin: “It is my understanding that current deployment to Sigonella in Italy has resulted in the frequent deployment of 15- to…”

On the recordApril 23, 2013
It is my understanding that current deployment to Sigonella in Italy has resulted in the frequent deployment of 15- to 20-man teams to advise, assist, and train friendly militaries in Africa.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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Senator Durbin discusses the deployment of teams in Africa.

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