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The following is the prepared opening statement of Rep. Peter King (R-N.Y.) for today's hearing on "The Threat of Muslim Radicalization in U.S. Prisons."

Today we hold the second in a series of hearings on radicalization in the Muslim American community; specifically, on the important issue of the threat of Islamic radicalization in U.S. prisons.

I welcome our distinguished panel of witnesses. They have first-hand insights into this problem, and we appreciate their willingness to share their experiences with the Committee.

This issue of Islamic radicalization in U.S. prisons is not new. In fact, this is the third congressional hearing on this problem in recent years. It is a hearing which is necessary because the danger remains real and present, especially because of al Qaeda's announced intention to intensify attacks within the United States.

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