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Richard Nixon: Terrorists must be made to understand that senseless violence against innocent bystanders, including helpless women and…

On the recordDecember 17, 1973
Terrorists must be made to understand that senseless violence against innocent bystanders, including helpless women and children in this instance, will not be tolerated by people and governments who wish to live in peace and within the law.
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Richard Nixon
Republican · California

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Statement About an Arab Terrorist Attack at Leonardo da Vinci Airport, Fiumicino, Italy

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