Do you believe civil affairs-type outreach in non-combat environments like Africa and Latin America is better suited to civilian agencies, or do you believe the military's outreach is an essential piece of winning hearts and minds?
Jack Reed: “Do you believe civil affairs-type outreach in non-combat environments like Africa and Latin America is better suited to…”
On the recordMarch 9, 2010
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Asks about the role of military vs. civilian agencies in outreach efforts.
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