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On the recordDecember 8, 2015
the worst thing that we can do to the terrorists that wish us harm... is to continue to be a beacon to people throughout the world.
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John Conyers
Democratic · Michigan

Editor's note · Context

Stressing the importance of the U.S. as a symbol of hope against terrorism.

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