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On the recordJanuary 19, 2010
I don't think--I just would say I do not think we need to have proof beyond a reasonable doubt that a person is a terrorist before they go on the list.
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Jeff Sessions
Republican · Alabama

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Sessions argues against needing high proof for watchlist inclusion.

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