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Brian Higgins: In the aftermath of 9/11, we were all taught that we are not at war as a Nation with Islam; we were at war with those…

On the recordMarch 9, 2011
In the aftermath of 9/11, we were all taught that we are not at war as a Nation with Islam; we were at war with those who hijacked that religion and used it to justify their murderous and cowardly acts.
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Brian Higgins
Democratic · New York

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Higgins emphasizes the distinction between Islam and extremists post-9/11.

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