Obama’s Attorney General Backs Drone Strikes On US Soil + Rand Paul’s Senate Filibuster of Brennan Nomination

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Updated: Mar. 8, 2013

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RTAmerica·Mar 6, 2013

US Attorney General Eric Holder released a statement in which he says he doesn’t rule out the possibility of using military drones on Americans in the US. Holder’s statements have drawn even more attention to America’s drone program and some senators have continued to opposed the possible use of drones against Americans on US soil. Mike Riggs, associate editor for Mike Riggs, sounds off on Holder’s position.

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Rand Paul Filibuster’s Brennan CIA Appointment Over Drone Strikes

TheRealNews·Mar 7, 2013

Brian Doherty: Paul used a 13 hours filibuster to denounce the Obama Admin. violation of constitutional rights by killing US citizens abroad and potentially at home with drone strikes.

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030613 – Sen. Rand Paul Senate Filibuster – HOUR 1

SenatorRandPaul·Mar 6, 2013

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Transcripts:

UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT: Hour 1 – Sen. Rand Paul Filibuster of Brennan Nomination

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UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT: Hour 4 – Sen. Rand Paul Filibuster of Brennan Nomination

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Updated: Mar. 8, 2013

Holder’s Letter Does not Rule Out Targeting US Citizens Outside of Country

TheRealNews·Mar 7, 2013

Michael Ratner: Rand Paul’s filibuster forces Attorney General to acknowledge US president can not order the killing of US citizens on American soil but does not rule out the global campaign of targeted assassinations.

[Mr. Ratner says Ron Paul, but he means Rand Paul.]

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