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Derrick Van Orden: “I spent about 16 years away from home. Al Qaeda is not in…”

Featuring: Derrick Van Orden, Republican | U.S. House, Wisconsin, District 3

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Life, Liberty & Pursuit of Happiness with Derrick Van Orden | Mighty Oaks Show 064

Published | Video Starts at 10:08

And to me, that really says a lot about Sarah Jane, my wife, and how she raised the kids. Because I was gone, really, for most of their childhood. I spent about 16 years away from home. Al Qaeda is not in Wisconsin. And I'm thankful that so. Yeah, we get great examples from different sides of the family. Where did your faith come from? You describe yourself as a Christian. (10:08–10:14)

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Asserts that Derrick Van Orden spent 16 years away from home due to military service, implying Al Qaeda's absence in Wisconsin.

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