On the recordFebruary 29, 1996
He is first and foremost a citizen of the United States, and it is our obligation as Members of Congress to support and defend and protect our citizens. That is the public policy.
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govinfo.govHe is first and foremost a citizen of the United States, and it is our obligation as Members of Congress to support and defend and protect our citizens. That is the public policy.
Discussing the responsibility of Congress to protect U.S. citizens.
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