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James Traficant: “Yes, our airports do need help; but I want to mention something today, because I believe all the money we spend, all the…”

On the recordOctober 12, 2001
Yes, our airports do need help; but I want to mention something today, because I believe all the money we spend, all the bills we pass, all the speeches we make, and all our good intentions and all the security at the airport and all the increased money we spend on enforcement will not stop terrorism. Congress must look at the comprehensive problem that faces the world, faces America, and faces our ally in Israel as well, even though I have been called many times even an anti-Semite. The President has come forth with a very bold opportunity for Congress to embrace, a lasting resolution to minimize terrorism that has been exported to America, and he is right, and he had the courage to say it. It is time to look at a homeland for the Palestinian people.

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Discussing the need for a comprehensive approach to terrorism and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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