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DAVID RIVERA: “My understanding has always been that it is the policy of this Nation not to negotiate with terrorists.”

On the recordOctober 13, 2011
My understanding has always been that it is the policy of this Nation not to negotiate with terrorists.
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DAVID RIVERA
Florida

Editor's note · Context

Rivera asserts the U.S. policy against negotiating with terrorists regarding Alan Gross's situation.

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