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Lamar Smith: “To me, bringing terrorists to the U.S. undermines the bureau's efforts to prevent another terrorist attack.”

On the recordMay 19, 2009
To me, bringing terrorists to the U.S. undermines the bureau's efforts to prevent another terrorist attack.
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Lamar Smith
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Smith expresses concern over transferring terrorists from Guantanamo Bay to the U.S.

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