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Hillary Clinton: “The release of Abdel Rahman or any terrorist who plots to kill innocent Americans would be seen for what it is, a sign…”

On the recordSeptember 19, 2012
The release of Abdel Rahman or any terrorist who plots to kill innocent Americans would be seen for what it is, a sign of weakness and a lack of resolve by the United States and its president.
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Hillary Clinton
Democratic · New York

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Clinton's statement regarding the implications of releasing a terrorist.

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