“A callous disregard for the claims of innocent human life is the heart and soul of the evil of terrorism.”

—  Alan Keyes

Speech at Thanksgiving Point, Lehi, Utah, September 24, 2002. http://renewamerica.us/archives/speeches/02_09_24utah.htm.
2002

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