On the recordNovember 29, 2011
Mr. President, section 1031 is a congressional statement of authority of already existing law. It reaffirms the fact this body believes al-Qaida and affiliated groups are a military threat to the United States and they can be held under the law of war indefinitely to make sure we find out what they are up to; and they can be questioned in a humane manner consistent with the law of war. Section 1032 says if you are captured on the homeland, you will be held in military custody so we can gather intelligence. That provision can be waived if it interferes with the investigation. These are needed changes. These are changes that reaffirm what is already in law. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator's time has expired. The Senator from Michigan.
