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Tom Malinowski: I do not think we give them any homage by calling them 'unlawful combatants' because unlawful combatants do not enjoy…

On the recordJune 8, 2009
I do not think we give them any homage by calling them 'unlawful combatants' because unlawful combatants do not enjoy any honor or prestige associated with lawful combatants.
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Tom Malinowski
Democratic · New Jersey

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Malinowski argues against labeling criminals as 'unlawful combatants'.

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