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John Thune: “I think we all agree that the absence of stable government in Somalia remains the single greatest challenge to regional…”

On the recordMay 4, 2009
I think we all agree that the absence of stable government in Somalia remains the single greatest challenge to regional security.
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John Thune
Republican · South Dakota

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Senator Thune identifies Somalia's instability as a major security issue.

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