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On the recordMay 19, 2009
Last month the problem of piracy off Somalia's coast hit home for a lot of Americans with the attack on the Maersk Alabama and the capture of Capt. Richard Phillips after his courageous actions to ensure the safety of his crew.
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Russ Feingold
Democratic · Wisconsin

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Feingold discusses the impact of piracy on Americans.

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