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Rand Paul: “Yes. I think there is really no question about using lethal force against an imminent attack. I think that is why we…”

On the recordMarch 6, 2013
Yes. I think there is really no question about using lethal force against an imminent attack. I think that is why we need to make the question we are asking the President very clearly. The question is if planes are attacking the World Trade Center, we do believe in an imminent response. We do believe in an imminent defense for that. The problem is we are talking about noncombatants who might someday be involved. If they are in America, I see no reason why they shouldn't be arrested.
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Rand Paul
Republican · Kentucky
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Mar 6, 2013

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