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"Why are people so supportive of him [Osama bin Laden] in many countries? Hes been out in these countries for decades building roads, building schools, building infrastructure, building day care facilities, building health care facilities, and the people are extremely grateful."
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Source: Murray: I will chair Senate Budget by Scott Wong, www.politico.com. November 15, 2012.
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