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On the recordJune 30, 2010
the law of armed conflict provides sufficient legal authority for the President to detain individuals suspected of terrorist ties without trial.
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Supporting presidential authority to detain suspected terrorists under armed conflict law.

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