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On the recordApril 6, 2009
To me, it is when we have reduced the threat and built that capacity locally to the point where they can be much more self-reliant in managing this problem.
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Jim Webb
Democratic · Virginia

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Webb emphasizes the importance of local capacity in managing security threats.

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