On the recordNovember 17, 2009
I personally think that we should involve Congress in that process, that we should interact with, I guess in the first instance, this Committee in crafting a law on detention process or program.
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congress.govEric Holder: “I personally think that we should involve Congress in that process, that we should interact with, I guess in the first…”
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Holder emphasizes the need for Congressional involvement in detention laws.
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