In case you missed it, this exceptionally frightening exchange between Senator Paul and Senator McCain began after Senator Paul spoke in opposition to Section 1031, which would allow the indefinite detention of American citizens. {11:00:54 NSP} (MR. PAUL) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT } MR. PAUL: MY QUESTION WOULD BE UNDER THE PROVISIONS, WOULD [...]
There’s been a lot of controversy around two specific sections of Senate Bill S. 1287 “The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)” that was rushed to the Senate floor today. They are sections 1031 and 1032, which are both related to the detention of terror suspects. Section 1031 would apparently give the President the power to [...]
Senator Paul will speak around 10:45am this morning on the detention of American citizens as written into the National Defense Authorization Act (S. 1867). Catch it on C-SPAN 2 or watch it live here.
