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Chris Van Hollen: “I have long been concerned that we do not strike the adequate balance between going after terrorists and investing in…”

On the recordJuly 11, 2022
I have long been concerned that we do not strike the adequate balance between going after terrorists and investing in long-term stability in terms of democracy and development.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Van Hollen emphasizes the need for balance between counterterrorism and promoting democracy.

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