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Dick Durbin: “I cannot quarrel with anyone who argues that we have a threat of terrorism and have to deal with it honestly.”

On the recordMarch 28, 2011
I cannot quarrel with anyone who argues that we have a threat of terrorism and have to deal with it honestly.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Durbin acknowledges the need to address terrorism while recognizing Muslim Americans' contributions.

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