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Jeremiah Smith: “I thank the Leader for his strong support, and I am pleased that the administration is also supportive. I know how many…”

On the recordOctober 11, 2001
I thank the Leader for his strong support, and I am pleased that the administration is also supportive. I know how many long hours the Attorney General is putting in on this issue, and how committed he is to winning this war on terrorism. I look forward to passing this important provision which will be an invaluable tool for the Attorney General and the President in this war.
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Jeremiah Smith
Federalist · New Hampshire

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Discussing support for legislation related to the war on terrorism.

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