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On the recordFebruary 14, 2011
How can Congress help with this issue, because it's obviously of deep concern if we are in a position where we capture a high-value target or a repeat offender and that person still remains a danger, or we need to have them in a position where we can gather important information from them?
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Kelly Ayotte
Republican · New Hampshire

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Ayotte emphasizes the need for Congressional support in handling dangerous detainees.

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