"He strikes me as a very vulnerable young man, " she said, adding that he's "very upset" to be away from his kids.

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"I don't think that's right what he said about Major Hasan's actions, but my son has been very upset by the violence against Muslims, " said al-Awlaki.

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The party's leader, Nigel Farage, said he was "very upset and very angry" about the decision and called for "heads to roll" at the council.

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