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John McCain: Does the Constitution in your view authorize the President to act contrary to the law?

On the recordFebruary 3, 2015
Does the Constitution in your view authorize the President to act contrary to the law?
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

Questioning the President's authority to bypass laws regarding Guantanamo detainees.

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