James Traficant: “12 terrorists from Puerto Rico who are responsible for 130 bombings in…”

On the recordSeptember 9, 1999

12 terrorists from Puerto Rico who are responsible for 130 bombings in America, killing 6 Americans and wounding many more have been pardoned by the President. Now, if that is not enough to get away with murder, check this out: to get the pardon, the terrorists had to promise to give up violence. Unbelievable, Madam Speaker. A whole new policy on terrorism in America. If terrorists apologize, they are set free. Beam me up, Madam Speaker. An America that pardons terrorists is an America that invites more terrorism. I yield back the pain and suffering of their victims and their families.

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James Traficant

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Discussing the pardoning of terrorists by the President.

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James Traficant: “12 terrorists from Puerto Rico who are responsible for 130 bombings in America, killing 6 Americans and wounding many…”

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