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To Stop Terrorists Before The Strike, We Must Do Three Things: Deny Them Entry Into The Country, Curtail Their Freedom Of Action Inside The Country, And Deprive Them Of Material And Moral Support From Within The Country.

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To Stop Terrorists Before

Richard Perle

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To Stop Terrorists Before The Strike, We Must Do Three Things: Deny Them Entry Into The Country, Curtail Their Freedom Of Action Inside The Country, And Deprive Them Of Material And Moral Support From Within The Country.

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