And I'm going to continue to monitor the situation closely and do what it takes at home and abroad to safeguard the security of the American people.

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"I'm a parent with two children and I believe it's the responsibility of parents to monitor and decide what's appropriate for their situation and we take that very seriously, " said Welch.

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