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Chris Van Hollen: “I think the world is more dangerous. It's certainly more dangerous place for Americans in the region today than it was…”

On the recordJanuary 2, 2020
I think the world is more dangerous. It's certainly more dangerous place for Americans in the region today than it was yesterday.
Said by
Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Van Hollen expresses concern about the increased danger for Americans in the Middle East following military actions.

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