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Joe Lieberman: “The fact is that we have not had a major terrorist attack on the United States since September 11, and you have to give…”

On the recordFebruary 13, 2012
The fact is that we have not had a major terrorist attack on the United States since September 11, and you have to give the leadership, bipartisan over two administrations, and the thousands of people who work at DHS some credit for that.
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Joe Lieberman
Independent · Connecticut

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Lieberman defends the Department of Homeland Security's effectiveness since 9/11.

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