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On the recordMay 19, 2009
The recent spike in piracy is an outgrowth of the state collapse and lawlessness and economic desperation that have plagued that country for well over a decade.
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Russ Feingold
Democratic · Wisconsin

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Feingold links piracy to Somalia's long-standing issues.

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