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On the recordFebruary 28, 2012
I think reading Miranda rights when you capture someone on the homeland is not the best way to gather intelligence.
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Graham expresses concerns about the timing of reading Miranda rights during captures.

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