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On the recordJuly 7, 2009
Once terrorists are given additional constitutional rights, such as the right to remain silent, of course they do just that.
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Lamar Smith
Republican · Texas

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Smith warns that granting rights to terrorists hampers interrogations and may lead to more attacks.

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