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Joe Wilson: “For too long, Saudi Arabia has played the role of both arsonist and firefighter in the fight against radicalization and…”

On the recordOctober 29, 2019
For too long, Saudi Arabia has played the role of both arsonist and firefighter in the fight against radicalization and violent extremism.
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Joe Wilson
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Wilson criticizes Saudi Arabia's dual role in combating extremism while promoting radicalization.

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