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Roger Wicker: “This development is not considered conducive to strengthening relations between the countries on defense affairs.”

On the recordMarch 4, 2012
This development is not considered conducive to strengthening relations between the countries on defense affairs.
Said by
Roger Wicker
Republican · Mississippi

Editor's note · Context

Wicker referenced Brazilian concerns over a canceled aircraft contract affecting defense relations.

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