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On the recordMay 19, 2009
My sense is that well-timed statements and phone calls and engagement from senior government officials, be it the President, Secretary of State, or even Members of Congress, could help bolster ongoing United States efforts in Somalia.
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Russ Feingold
Democratic · Wisconsin

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Feingold emphasizes the importance of high-level public diplomacy for U.S. efforts in Somalia.

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