Political Quotes

On the recordOctober 29, 2017
Do you have the authority under the 2001 to pursue Boko Haram's atrocities?
Said by
Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

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Senator Cardin inquires about military authority regarding Boko Haram.

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