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Patrick Leahy: “Security is number one. National security is at the top of the security list, and terrorism is at the top there.”

On the recordMarch 24, 2009
Security is number one. National security is at the top of the security list, and terrorism is at the top there.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizes the priority of national security and terrorism.

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