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Mazie Hirono: The rules include the requirement for a 'near certainty' that the terrorist target was present and that no civilians…

On the recordMarch 8, 2017
The rules include the requirement for a 'near certainty' that the terrorist target was present and that no civilians would be injured or killed.
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Mazie Hirono
Democratic · Hawaii

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Hirono discusses the rules of engagement established by President Obama.

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