I do not want one penny of U.S. Government money to go to any terrorist; and therefore, an independent grant of authority to the Secretary of State to be able to cutoff a contract of ours where it is determined that money is going to terrorists, I totally and completely support that.
Kennedy emphasizes the need to prevent U.S. funds from reaching terrorists.
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