On the recordJanuary 29, 2017
I think it's a good idea to tighten the vetting process. But also I think it is important to remember that some of our best sources in a war against radical Islamic terrorism are Muslims.
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transcripts.cnn.comMitch McConnell: “I think it's a good idea to tighten the vetting process. But also I think it is important to remember that some of our…”
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Senate Majority Leader McConnell supports tightening vetting but emphasizes the importance of Muslim sources in counter-terrorism.
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