“My judgment is that remaining a member of the European Union means we will be more secure from crime and terrorism.”

—  Theresa May

EU migration: UK to face 'free-for-all', Michael Gove warns https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-eu-referendum-36126993, BBC News, 25 April 2016
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