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March 7, 2013

Holder: Obama to Answer Soon on Assassination Program 
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A number of senators joined Rand Paul throughout his effort. Democratic
Sen. Ron Wyden said although he supports John Brennan's nomination, he
still wants the White House to release more legal memos on the
assassination program.

Sen. Ron Wyden: "Every American has the right to know when their
government believes that it is allowed to kill them. So now the
executive branch has gradually provided Congress with much of its
analyses on this crucial topic, but I think more still needs to be done
to ensure that we understand fully the implications of what these
heretofore secret opinions contain and we have a chance to discuss them,
as well."

Appearing that same day before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Attorney
General Eric Holder pledged that President Obama will soon explain the
legal rationale underpinning targeted assassinations.

 

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