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On the recordMay 7, 2013
If we need stealth to knock down the door, we may not need the same stealth to maintain operations after the door is down.
Said by
Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Durbin suggests reconsidering stealth requirements for ongoing operations post-attack.

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