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Ed Markey: This is a very serious threat to our country. We know that al Qaeda and others target us...

On the recordMay 30, 2011
This is a very serious threat to our country. We know that al Qaeda and others target us...
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey emphasizes the threat posed by al Qaeda and the need for vigilance.

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