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John F. Kelly: “I did not do it because of the Muslim religion or the color of their skin or, as some have accused, I was trying to help…”

On the recordFebruary 28, 2017
I did not do it because of the Muslim religion or the color of their skin or, as some have accused, I was trying to help out the American aircraft industry in places like the Emirates.
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John F. Kelly

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John F. Kelly defends aviation security measures against accusations of discrimination.

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