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On the recordOctober 11, 2011
We have to understand, in my opinion, that this is a growing problem of international terrorist groups in the name of some political philosophy working with the people who will do anything for filthy lucre, money, and what we can do with that.
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Ted Poe
Republican · Texas

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Poe emphasizes the link between terrorism and profit-driven crime.

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