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Richard Shelby: “That is the law right now, isn't it?”

On the recordFebruary 24, 2016
That is the law right now, isn't it?
Said by
Richard Shelby
Republican · Alabama

Editor's note · Context

Senator Shelby confirms the legality of current restrictions on detainee transfers.

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