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Roger Wicker: “I am concerned that our failure to secure the release of Dr. Afridi will be seen by others as an indication that the…”

On the recordApril 15, 2013
I am concerned that our failure to secure the release of Dr. Afridi will be seen by others as an indication that the risk of aiding the United States is too great.
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Roger Wicker
Republican · Mississippi

Editor's note · Context

Wicker expresses concern over the implications of not securing Dr. Afridi's release.

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