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Barack Obama: In the years to come, not every collection of thugs that labels themselves Al Qaeda will pose a credible threat to the…

On the recordMay 20, 2014
In the years to come, not every collection of thugs that labels themselves Al Qaeda will pose a credible threat to the United States.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama emphasizes that not all groups claiming Al Qaeda affiliation are threats.

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