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Ari Fleischer: “He indicated George Bush violated the Constitution and now Barack Obama, of course, is keeping up with indefinite…”

On the recordOctober 11, 2011
He indicated George Bush violated the Constitution and now Barack Obama, of course, is keeping up with indefinite detention, warrantless wiretaps, secret renditions, keeping Guantanamo open.
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Ari Fleischer
Republican · New York

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Fleischer criticizes Obama for continuing policies he previously condemned.

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