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On the recordJuly 13, 2016
Do you still have concerns about admitting Syrian refugees where you cannot conduct the thorough backgrounds, and do you consider them a risk now?
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Lamar Smith
Republican · Texas

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Questioning the security risks of admitting Syrian refugees.

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