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On the recordOctober 7, 2015
I know Senator McCain has been extraordinarily eloquent about the issues involving legal authorities and they can use--when we can use them, how do they constrain us, how do they enable us.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Senator Reed acknowledges Senator McCain's insights on legal authorities in military engagement.

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