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On the recordMarch 5, 2018
As terrorists flee from the Middle East because of our successful military efforts there, I am concerned about other emerging terrorist threats trying to establish operations in Africa.
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Joe Wilson
Republican · South Carolina

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Wilson expresses concern over emerging terrorist threats in Africa due to Middle Eastern military efforts.

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