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Stephen Flynn: The biggest opportunity to intercept the terrorists is not in the actual act of terror. It's almost too late. Where you…

On the recordFebruary 19, 2007
The biggest opportunity to intercept the terrorists is not in the actual act of terror. It's almost too late. Where you can catch them is when they're out doing surveillance.
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Stephen Flynn
Scottish National Party

Editor's note · Context

Flynn emphasizes the importance of preventing terrorist actions through early detection.

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