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Jon Kyl: “The Supreme Court did not strike down the President's authority to establish a military commission”

On the recordApril 21, 2010
The Supreme Court did not strike down the President's authority to establish a military commission
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Jon Kyl
Republican · Arizona

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Kyl clarifies that the Supreme Court upheld the President's authority in military matters.

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