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On the recordFebruary 13, 2007
I take us back to how do we identify this enemy that we are fighting? ... It was their right and duty to make war upon them wherever they could be found and to make slaves of all they could not take as prisoners, and that every Muslim who should be slain in battle was sure to go to Paradise.
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Steve King
Republican · Iowa

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Discussing historical context of conflict with radical groups during a speech on the House floor.

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