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Russ Feingold: The recent spike in piracy is an outgrowth of the state collapse and lawlessness and economic desperation that have…

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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