Mr. President, there have been over 300 successful prosecutions of accused terrorists since 9/11; 200 under President Bush, 100 under President Obama, all in article III courts; only 3 prosecutions in military commissions. Give the President the power he needs to keep America safe. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Whitehouse). The time of the Senator has expired. The question is on agreeing to the amendment.
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