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Jeff Sessions: “I would note, for example, as I understand it, the Pakistani Taliban who attempted to do the bombing in New York was a…”

On the recordMay 18, 2010
I would note, for example, as I understand it, the Pakistani Taliban who attempted to do the bombing in New York was a part of the TTP, which was not designated as a terrorist, and Senator Schumer is demanding to know why they were not.
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Jeff Sessions
Republican · Alabama

Editor's note · Context

Sessions highlights the issue of unlisted terrorist groups.

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