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On the recordNovember 19, 2013
I would agree with Ranking Member Inhofe, and I want to thank him for his leadership. Absolutely, these are not common criminals. These are not people who have robbed a bank. These are people who have attacked our country and who seek to get other people to attack our country. That is the reason why we wouldn't want to mingle them with criminals or bring them to the United States so they can be told they have the right to remain silent. We have to protect our country by knowing what they know.
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Kelly Ayotte
Republican · New Hampshire

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