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John F. Kelly: “This is not a Muslim ban. And even the suggestion that it is could alienate our allies and embolden our adversaries.”

On the recordFebruary 6, 2017
This is not a Muslim ban. And even the suggestion that it is could alienate our allies and embolden our adversaries.
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John F. Kelly

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Clarifying that the Executive Order is not a Muslim ban to avoid alienating allies.

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