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    Richard Engel‏Verified account @RichardEngel 13 Jun 2016

    A spokesman for Saudi Arabia's Interior tels @NBCNews Mateen performed Umrah (the lesser pilgrimage) twice, in 2011, 2012 #Orlando

    6:54 AM - 13 Jun 2016
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    1. Rafael‏ @rumberoprimero 13 Jun 2016
      Replying to @RichardEngel @NBCNews

      he was on a couple of FBI lists, but the weak gun laws still allowed him to buy an assault weapon

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      2. Cathy‏ @southpaw816 13 Jun 2016
        Replying to @RichardEngel

        @MSNBC @NBCNews RIGHT, once again a terrorist attack in OUR country with ties to Saudi Arabia who donates Money 2 @ClintonFdn

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      3. Omar‏ @o_albluwi 13 Jun 2016
        Replying to @southpaw816 @RichardEngel

        you can only perform umra in mekka if you are a muslim. Which is strangely in saudi arabia.

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    2. Dr. Rin Porter‏ @rporter610 13 Jun 2016
      Replying to @RichardEngel @NBCNews

      Greatly appreciate yr experience & expertise on these matters. Yr knowledge of Arabic and of Muslim culture are key.

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      2. Shneewla‏ @Shneewla 13 Jun 2016
        Replying to @RichardEngel @NBCNews

        why is it important that he performed Umrah? The KKK went to mass every Sunday, yet they were terrorists.

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      3. Michael Morin‏ @michaelmlt 13 Jun 2016
        Replying to @Shneewla @RichardEngel @NBCNews

        the KKK are terrorist so not the best point but I see what you mean.

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    3. 240 Gregory‏ @240aero1 13 Jun 2016
      Replying to @RichardEngel

      @JewhadiTM @NBCNews Worse..these Muslim kids go to US public school and listen to Democrat rhetoric about evil America .

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    4. MAN REBEL 🇸🇦‏ @mzoonalasmari 13 Jun 2016
      Replying to @RichardEngel @NBCNews

      You made ​​terrorism , racism and murder , this American country led by the Zionists and Freemasons

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    5. jgl61‏ @jgl61 13 Jun 2016
      Replying to @RichardEngel @NBCNews

      this guy make a few pilgrimages, questioned by FBI 3 times and still can by an assault rifle?

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    6. غين  🇸🇦‏ @ghaden88 13 Jun 2016
      Replying to @RichardEngel @NBCNews

      So ?!.. I performed Umrah twice a year & refuse homosexuality,, I didn't turn into a killer.

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      2. Jessica Woolard‏ @jessicawoolard2 13 Jun 2016
        Replying to @RichardEngel

        I want my family safe from the radical Muslims, if government cannot keep us safe, we must do it ourselves. Survive the hate.

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      2. Michael Thurman‏ @smichaelthurman 13 Jun 2016
        Replying to @RichardEngel @NBCNews

        Why is that important?

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    7. Abby Vansickle‏ @AbbbyPaige 13 Jun 2016
      Replying to @RichardEngel @NBCNews

      Is this supposed to be suspicious activity? This is a common thing for Muslims to do. Focus on the real issues here.

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    8. Fall Sapphire‏ @fall_sapphire 13 Jun 2016
      Replying to @RichardEngel @NBCNews

      nit g that #Mateen made Umrah 2x not Haj shows reportorial dedication to facts. No doubt KSA laughingly shared info

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    9. Marcin Borgieł‏ @marcinborg 13 Jun 2016
      Replying to @RichardEngel @NBCNews

      Polakom utrudniacie przyjazd-pobyt w USA.A pospolitych bandytów utrzymujecie i gościcie.Zrozumieć USA? Powiedz jak???

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    10. Dushka Sweitzer‏ @DSweitzer 13 Jun 2016
      Replying to @RichardEngel @NBCNews

      Useless FBI had him on their radar, then let him slip. He bought the gun a day before shooting. Club didn't vet him!

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    11. farzana moon‏ @farzanamoon 13 Jun 2016
      Replying to @RichardEngel

      @MSNBC @NBCNews Pilgrimage of hate in hearts&minds infused with zeal by Clerics/why young Muslims kill http://farzanamoon.blogspot.com 

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