Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 8, 2017
Senator, no is the answer. We both adhere to the Law of Armed Conflict.
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Mazie Hirono
Democratic · Hawaii

Editor's note · Context

Hirono receives confirmation that the same standards apply to both conventional and special operations.

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