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Carlos Gimenez: In September, September 11, 2001, terrorists killed around 3,000 Americans and we went 7,000 miles, and we waged war for…

On the recordJuly 18, 2023
In September, September 11, 2001, terrorists killed around 3,000 Americans and we went 7,000 miles, and we waged war for 20 years because 3,000 Americans were killed.
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Carlos Gimenez
Republican · Florida

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Carlos Gimenez draws a parallel between the 9/11 attacks and the current fentanyl crisis.

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