"We remain as determined as ever to hold those responsible accountable, " Department of Justice spokesman Wyn Hornbuckle said in a statement.

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"Our policy is that we will prosecute whenever feasible in the national security interests of the United States, " department spokesman Wyn Hornbuckle said in a statement.

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