On second thought: Obama to give white paper on targeted killings to Congress
The Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday morning will receive a classified document that seeks to justify the administration’s policy of targeting Americans overseas via drone attacks, chairwoman Dianne Feinstein said late Wednesday.
“I am pleased that the president has agreed to provide the Intelligence Committee with access to the OLC (Office of Legal Counsel) opinion regarding the use of lethal force in counterterrorism operations,” the California Democrat said in a statement.
“It is critical for the committee’s oversight function to fully understand the legal basis for all intelligence and counterterrorism operations.”
The announcement came shortly after an administration official said that President Barack Obama had yielded to demands that he turn over to Congress the classified Justice Department legal advice that seeks to justify the policy.
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Yeah but he still has the power to kill Americans without trial. How is he yielding to demands?
“Sure I’ll give our paper to people who won’t hold me responsible or demand any change”
Wow, what a hero.
dernst2 on February 7, 2013 at 8:08 AM
Too late bubba
cmsinaz on February 7, 2013 at 8:08 AM
Just like Bush and Cheney—- I don’t care what legal cover he gets, he should not be allowed to do this PERIOD!!
Can.I.be.in.the.middle on February 7, 2013 at 8:18 AM
Imagine if Iran had the same Law, and wanted to target iranian snitches in the US, or scientists who got refuge here….. I hope you are ok your kids’ school getting bombed for that.
Can.I.be.in.the.middle on February 7, 2013 at 8:21 AM
Since Obama has been President has he ever captured a terrorist? Or does he just “Judge Drone” them all???
albill on February 7, 2013 at 8:26 AM
The paper will say:
“I won. So there.”
Bishop on February 7, 2013 at 8:42 AM
- Congressional Black Caucus
turfmann on February 7, 2013 at 9:00 AM