Ron Johnson: “Our first line of defense against Islamic terror is an…”

“I just say most and said there was one that was just reported. He didn't want to print that. Well, whatever the fact of the matter is, Our first line of defense against Islamic terror is an effective intelligence gathering capability. Detaining terrorists and then over time questioning them. I was down there. That's how you actually get the intelligence. Over time, gaining their trust. Then they start spilling the beans.” (03:28–03:34)

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