My Administration will not authorize the indefinite military detention…

Barack Obama
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My Administration will not authorize the indefinite military detention without trial of American citizens. Indeed, I believe that doing so would break with our most important traditions and values as a Nation. ✨ Barack Obama's speech on H.R. 1540, obamawhitehouse.archives.gov. December 31, 2011.
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My Administration will not authorize the indefinite military detention without trial of American citizens. Indeed, I believe that doing so would break with our most important traditions and values as a Nation. ✨ Barack Obama's speech on H.R. 1540, obamawhitehouse.archives.gov. December 31, 2011.

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