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On the recordSeptember 10, 2012
One way we can honor those who died is to do our utmost to prevent terrorists from traveling to countries to do us harm.
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Henry Cuellar
Democratic · Texas
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Editor's note · Context

Cuellar emphasizes the importance of preventing terrorist travel as a tribute to 9/11 victims.

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