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On the recordJanuary 19, 2010
Good intelligence is clearly critical to our ability to stop terrorist plots, and that is why I am very concerned about the decision to quickly charge Abdulmutallab in civilian court.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

Editor's note · Context

Collins expresses concern over charging Abdulmutallab in civilian court, fearing loss of intelligence.

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