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On the recordMay 4, 2009
In fact, the latest demonstration of policy is that when pushed to the extreme we will use lethal force to protect Americans.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Reed emphasizes the U.S. policy to use lethal force for American protection.

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