"The report drew sharp criticism from Republican lawmakers, conservatives and veterans groups, who said it unfairly targeted returning military veterans and gun rights advocates without citing specific threats. The report said the return of military veterans facing challenges with reintegrating into their communities "could lead to the potential emergence of terrorist groups or lone wolf extremists capable of carrying out violent attacks."
"To characterize men and women returning home after defending our country as potential terrorists is offensive and unacceptable," House Minority Leader John "Boner" Boehner (R-Ohio) said in a statement. "The Department of Homeland Security owes our veterans an apology."
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