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Stephen Flynn: “We don't have to be all running around wringing our hands at terrorists who may be here causing mischief, but we really…”

On the recordFebruary 22, 2007
We don't have to be all running around wringing our hands at terrorists who may be here causing mischief, but we really should be focusing on how do we make places safer in general.
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Stephen Flynn
Scottish National Party

Editor's note · Context

Flynn advocates for a proactive approach to safety rather than reactive fear of terrorism.

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