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Peter T. King, an influential figure in American politics, served as a Republican Congressman from New York from 1993 to 2021. Born on April 5, 1944, in New York City, King played a significant role in shaping national security policy, particularly following the September 11 attacks, where he championed counter-terrorism efforts. Known for his strong stances on various issues, King's legacy includes his commitment to bipartisanship and public service, reflecting a career dedicated to the safety and welfare of his constituents and the nation.

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"And if the imam and the Muslim leadership in that community is so intent on building bridges, then they should voluntarily move the mosque away from ground zero and move it whether it's uptown or somewhere else, but move it away from that area, the same as the pope directed the Carmelite nuns to move a convent away from Auschwitz."

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"We can't gather the intelligence we need to foil future attacks, if we are blindly granting terrorists the right to remain silent. But for some reason, we've already done that - with the terrorist who tried to bring down Flight 253."

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"White House leaks of classified information put the lives of U.S. service members, intelligence officers, and civilians at risk. That's why I support a measure passed by the Senate Intelligence Committee to crack down on such leaks."

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"The president has a right to discuss his national security policies with the public. But that should be done in the light of day without endangering our sources or methods. The public has no need to know details about intelligence assets or special operations units. Such disclosures endanger those who protect us."

Peter T. King
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