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Paul Wolfowitz: I think it is so striking that this man, who sent other people to commit suicide to kill innocent people, was caught in…

On the recordMay 2, 2011
I think it is so striking that this man, who sent other people to commit suicide to kill innocent people, was caught in hiding while we have brave civilians in Libya who are risking their lives, not to kill people but to set people free.
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Paul Wolfowitz

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Wolfowitz contrasts bin Laden's actions with the bravery of civilians in Libya during uprisings.

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