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On the recordFebruary 28, 2012
I think it is a mistake for the military to be authorized to detain anyone here in the United States, regardless of whether they are a citizen or not.
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Dianne Feinstein
Democratic · California

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Opposition to military detention authority over individuals in the U.S.

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