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Russ Feingold: I certainly--the freedom deficit is a legitimate way to look at this, but I think the reality of failed states and…

On the recordJanuary 18, 2005
I certainly--the freedom deficit is a legitimate way to look at this, but I think the reality of failed states and lawless areas is just as important.
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Russ Feingold
Democratic · Wisconsin
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congress.gov
Jan 18, 2005

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Feingold discusses the importance of addressing failed states in relation to terrorism.

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