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Kay Hagan: I still consider the main threat from al Qaeda from its two traditional strongholds, in the mountainous area between…

On the recordMarch 18, 2013
I still consider the main threat from al Qaeda from its two traditional strongholds, in the mountainous area between Afghanistan and Pakistan, the AFPAK region, number one, and second from its other traditional stronghold in Yemen.
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Kay Hagan
Democratic · North Carolina

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Hagan identifies Afghanistan/Pakistan and Yemen as primary threats from al Qaeda.

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