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| August 13, 2007 | Brand, Jerry L. | COPYRIGHT 2007 National Review, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

I read with interest Dr. Dalrymple's "Cutthroats in White Coats." I was once surprised that people with so much to lose could be involved several layers deep in terror cells. My friend, whose wife is a prominent ...

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