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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 22, 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

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Stephen Flynn discusses the importance of identifying terrorist activities before an attack occurs.

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