“Al Qaeda Seven” Uproar Video
The Journal Editorial Report discusses whether it is fair to attack the Obama administration for hiring lawyers who represented terrorists in private practice. Video courtesy of Fox News.
- March 15th
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The Journal Editorial Report discusses whether it is fair to attack the Obama administration for hiring lawyers who represented terrorists in private practice. Video courtesy of Fox News.
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