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On the recordNovember 18, 2009
I am concerned, however, by reports that our Federal law enforcement and counterintelligence agents may have backed off from further inquiries into Major Hasan's activities based on concerns about his First Amendment rights.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

Editor's note · Context

Senator Collins expresses concern over potential inaction due to First Amendment considerations.

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