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On the recordJuly 6, 2016
When we tell the terrorists around the world if you get caught you'll get released while the war is still going on, we encourage their recruitment.
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Ileana Ros-Lehtinen
Republican · Florida

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Discussing the implications of releasing terrorists during ongoing conflicts.

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