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Jim Webb: I think, frankly, where Burma is today--I mean, ASEAN recognizes that Burma is an outlier, that Burma is somewhat of an…

On the recordMarch 15, 2011
I think, frankly, where Burma is today--I mean, ASEAN recognizes that Burma is an outlier, that Burma is somewhat of an embarrassment to the organization.
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Jim Webb
Democratic · Virginia

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Jim Webb discusses Burma's status within ASEAN and its need for reform.

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