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Chris Coons: I appreciate you also observing that Iraq should not have been included. I think it is a pressing security threat for us…

On the recordFebruary 6, 2017
I appreciate you also observing that Iraq should not have been included. I think it is a pressing security threat for us to have partners in an ongoing fight now not allowed to come here for training.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

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Coons argues against including Iraq in the travel ban, citing security concerns.

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