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James Lankford: “I would argue at the moment the nation-state represents the greater national security challenge, if you will.”

On the recordSeptember 23, 2015
I would argue at the moment the nation-state represents the greater national security challenge, if you will.
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James Lankford
Republican · Oklahoma

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Lankford emphasizes the national security threat posed by nation-states.

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