On the recordJuly 21, 2013
The continued prosecution of terrorists in Federal court is an essential element of counterterrorism efforts – a powerful tool that must remain an available option.
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presidency.ucsb.eduBarack Obama: “The continued prosecution of terrorists in Federal court is an essential element of counterterrorism efforts – a…”
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Statement of Administration Policy: H.R. 2397 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act
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