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Jeff Duncan

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Jeff Duncan is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for South Carolina's 3rd congressional district since January 5, 2011. A member of the Republican Party, Duncan has focused on issues such as energy independence, fiscal responsibility, and Second Amendment rights during his tenure in Congress. He has been an advocate for conservative policies and has worked on various legislative initiatives that align with his party's platform.

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May 11, 2016

If Hezbollah is in the Western Hemisphere and Iran has $150 billion to support their friends...

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May 11, 2016

They misled the American people about the Affordable Care Act.

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May 10, 2016

Well, the unfunded liability problem is a problem for the entire Federal Government. It is more than just the Postal Service. It is staggering.

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Apr 27, 2016

These aren't just criminals; These are terrorists backed by the organizations I mentioned earlier.

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Apr 27, 2016

The notion that in 2002 still in the shadow of the horrific attacks of 2001 that brought down the World Trade Center... we faced somehow a lesser threat than we do now, I find very hard to believe.

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Apr 27, 2016

I apologize that the Ranking Member had to bring discussion about a deranged murderer into a discussion about Guantanamo Bay terrorists.

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Apr 27, 2016

It seems to me that this is a shameful record, and the people at the top should be embarrassed about this.

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Apr 27, 2016

Imagine my surprise. Not only was it against Federal law to transfer Guantanamo detainees into the United States, but why would anyone want to put terrorists in Charleston?

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Apr 27, 2016

Why would the administration ignore the advice of our State and local law enforcement professionals?

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Apr 27, 2016

It only takes 1 to kill a large number of Americans somewhere in the world, whether that is U.S. soil or somewhere else.

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Apr 27, 2016

The fact is State and local law enforcement have numerous concerns with the implications of bringing the world's most dangerous terrorists to our homeland.

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Apr 27, 2016

Moving detention operations from a secure facility outside of the continental United States and into Charleston will not stop the propaganda.

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Apr 27, 2016

Regardless of any merit that may support these assertions, they do not support the conclusion that the terrorists should be transferred to Charleston, South Carolina, or any other location in the United States.

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Apr 27, 2016

Cash-strapped States and localities will face additional costs due to the heightened threat environment brought about by this decision.

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Apr 27, 2016

The fact is, State and local law enforcement have numerous concerns with the implications of bringing the world's most dangerous terrorists to our homeland.

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Apr 27, 2016

People are really angry about these sanctuary cities that the administration has gone along with.

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Apr 27, 2016

I filed a bill that gives the House of Representatives standing in court.

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Apr 27, 2016

It was a Republican President who first brought a Guantanamo detainee to the United States.

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Apr 27, 2016

If the President does violate the NDAA law and brings Guantanamo Bay terrorists to U.S. soil, the bill that I filed, H. Res. 617 would give Paul Ryan and the House of Representatives standing to stop this through legal means.

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Apr 27, 2016

The Governor represents 4.8 million people in South Carolina.

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Apr 27, 2016

Anyone who thinks that this is impossible is suffering from, as the 9/11 Commission puts it, 'a failure of imagination.'

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Apr 27, 2016

It is a critical National security issue.

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