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On the recordFebruary 28, 2012
we wanted to make it clear that the military could not and should not enforce our laws within the borders of the United States.
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Dianne Feinstein
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Historical reference to the Posse Comitatus Act's intent.

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