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On the recordJune 24, 2012
I believe, Congressman Meehan and others in the committee believe that is essential, if the Justice Department is going to have the powers of enforcement that it needs.
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Mike McCaul
Republican · Texas

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McCaul emphasizes the importance of designating Boko Haram as a foreign terrorist organization.

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