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On the recordNovember 12, 2014
I'm confident we'd all agree that a military solution alone will not quell the rise of radical Islamic extremism in the Middle East.
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Jim Langevin
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizes the need for political solutions alongside military efforts against extremism.

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