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What does it mean?
The speaker denies that any shoot-to-kill order was issued, calling it a fabrication.
In plain terms
The claim of a shoot-to-kill order is denied.
What can you take from it?
Accusations of extreme orders may be false.

Where it applies

  • investigations
  • public records

Putting it to work

  • clarifying records

Questions to consider

  • How do we verify claims of authority?

Another view

It is a self-serving denial without independent verification.

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