Political Quotes

On the recordNovember 29, 2011
If we are serious about engaging this threat, and if the United Nations and other entities are our partners, we have to invest in it.
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Jacob Thompson
Democratic · Mississippi

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Thompson calls for increased investment in diplomatic efforts in Africa.

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