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Lamar Smith: Once terrorists are given additional constitutional rights, such as the right to remain silent, of course they do just…

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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