We rightly pride ourselves on the safe haven we offer to those genuinely fleeing terror. But our moral obligation and love of freedom does not extend to offering hospitality to terrorists.
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We've known all along that the cells that are placed across the world, those who fund those cells believe that we are the enemy.
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The economy of our country, international trade and the free transport of people would have all been completely disrupted. ... This would have been a catastrophic thing to have done.
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That is why with enormous regret I have tendered my resignation to the prime minister today.
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