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On the recordJuly 4, 2007
I really think it's just the opposite. We are robbing ourselves of our greatest strength in dealing with the risk of terrorism and basically by not engaging the American people.
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Stephen Flynn
Scottish National Party

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Flynn argues for the importance of discussing risks to better prepare and engage the public in counter-terrorism efforts.

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