09/18/2002
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"We take the words of the enemy seriously."
"This concept of stability has—foreign policy ought to promote stability as opposed to freedom has led to dangers."
"It would create an intelligence gap that, in my judgment, would jeopardize the security of the country."
"This is no time for Congress to weaken our ability to intercept information from terrorists about potential attacks."