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Old May 31, 2013 | 10:04 pm
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Originally Posted by mre5765
Well the clue is in the earlier part of your post. On average, a Saudi represents a higher security risk than an Australian. The GE background check will lower the risk and allow the USA to focus resources on higher risks.
An average Yemeni and Pakistani is an even higher risk. GE them, too, so the US can than focus more resources on Ozzies and Brits. Do you work for the DHS/TSA, by any chance?
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