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Mike Levin: “And would the Senator from Arizona agree with my view that section 8(a)(3) does not make lawful or give the President…”

On the recordSeptember 28, 2006
And would the Senator from Arizona agree with my view that section 8(a)(3) does not make lawful or give the President the authority to make lawful any technique that is not permitted by Common Article 3 or the Detainee Treatment Act?
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Mike Levin
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the legality of techniques under section 8(a)(3) during a Senate debate.

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