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" The terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, changed the way we think about security. "
Richard Burr
Security
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" One is only susceptible to lobbying if they're weak and they trust what an individual tells them without verification. "
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" Although we must change the ways we protect our country, we must also guard against policies that appear attractive but offer little real protection and may even impede our ability to protect ourselves. "
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" Congress must not do something just for the sake of doing something. We must carefully and thoughtfully consider the implications of any action and whether that action will help or hinder our ultimate mission of protecting U.S. citizens from terror. "
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