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Tom Udall: “It is very clear that ISIL presents a very serious threat to U.S. interests and allies in the Middle East, and the…”

On the recordSeptember 15, 2014
It is very clear that ISIL presents a very serious threat to U.S. interests and allies in the Middle East, and the group's actions have left no doubt that it's going to take both brains and brawn to defeat them. We have to hit them hard. We have to deny them safe haven.
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Tom Udall
Democratic · New Mexico

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Udall emphasizes the serious threat posed by ISIL and the need for a strong response.

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