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On the recordOctober 5, 2015
I think their worry about the Shia is very legitimate. I think their indifference to some of the Sunni extremism is incredibly troubling.
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Kaine expresses concern over GCC nations' focus on Shia threats over Sunni extremism.

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