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Attorney General Eric Holder’s brief letter to Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) regarding the use of deadly force against American citizens without trial on American soil can be viewed below:

The body is only 43 words. The letter ostensibly puts to rest uncertainty on the White House’s stance, which prompted a nearly 13-hour filibuster from Senator Paul. He was presumably dissatisfied with Holder’s statement that the president would address the issue in the coming months, made during a Senate Judiciary Committee oversight hearing Wednesday morning. When Fox News’ Megyn Kelly solicited Paul’s reaction to Holder’s latest message, he reliped, “Hooray!” It appears he is now satisfied.

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ncatty| 3.7.13 @ 4:18PM

Wow they blinked and they blinked fast. White House polling or just common sense made them realize this was a big loser unless they put it to bed right away. Paul is right to declare victory.

CJW| 3.7.13 @ 6:15PM

Depends on the meaning of "combat," and why is this question and answer limited to only "weaponized drones?"

The question should be whether Obama, or any president, has the authority to order killing an American on American soil?

Bob K| 3.7.13 @ 6:23PM

Exactly!

aware| 3.8.13 @ 5:57AM

Won't "invest" your 401K in Treasury bonds? You are a "combatant".

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