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On the recordJune 6, 2017
Most Oklahomans that I interact with don't know the term '702.' But it--if I asked them, should we collect information on terrorist organizations and terrorists overseas who are planning to carry out attacks on us and our allies, they don't hesitate.
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James Lankford
Republican · Oklahoma

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Lankford highlights public support for targeting overseas terrorists.

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