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James Oberstar: “We have to make it clear to the international community that piracy is a matter of great concern to all seafaring…”

On the recordFebruary 3, 2009
We have to make it clear to the international community that piracy is a matter of great concern to all seafaring nations and that it will not be tolerated, will not be taken lightly, and that mariners should not be in fear of their lives or their livelihoods as they transit this or any other region.
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James Oberstar
Democratic · Minnesota

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Oberstar emphasizes the seriousness of piracy and the need for international action.

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