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"Moreover, I want to clarify that my Administration will not authorize the indefinite military detention without trial of American citizens."
"My Administration will interpret section 1021 in a manner that ensures that any detention it authorizes complies with the Constitution, the laws of war, and all other applicable law. " Is this an implicit admission that section 1021 can be "interpreted" in another way, and more importantly, the "indefinite military detention without trial of American citizens" is an authority available to the Executive? Is it responsible to sign a bill that "codifies" "authorities" that are subject to alarming interpretations that require a statement of assurances of good will by the executive? And what about the next administration?