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On the recordNovember 17, 2009
Well, in terms of local security arrangements, I mean, this case might be tried in Connecticut or Vermont or some other part of the Second Circuit.
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John Cornyn
Republican · Texas

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Discussing potential venues for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed's trial.

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