Barack Obama actually said...

I think that if he was -- if he was captured alive, then we would make a decision to bring the full weight of not only U.S. justice, but world justice down on him.

Context

Obama discusses the potential consequences for Osama bin Laden if captured, emphasizing the seriousness of his crimes.

07/10/2008

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