Would authorize that, nor am i aware of a policy seeking authorization to do that. If could you share more information with me . My question is about the constitutional limits on the federal governments power. Attorney general holder repeatedly declined to answer the question about whether it is constitutional for a drone to use lethal force against an american citizen on u. S. Soil if that individual doesnt pose imminent threat. Now, let me be clear, i think the answer to this is very easy. My question to you is, is it constitutional for the federal government to do so . Senator, i think with respect to the use of lethal force by any means, one would always want to look at the Law Enforcement issues involved there. And certainly if could you provide more context there i could place it in the scope of a case or an issue that i might have familiarity with. It is in the nature of a hypothetical. But you are certainly aware that the federal government is currently using drone strikes over
Behavior to a man who served his country. Protesters interrupted the hearing two more times. After the hearing, senator mccain said that there was responsible must be held accountable. In my 32 years in the house and senate, i have never witnessed this physical intimidation of a witness. Also we thought Madeleine Albright and george schultz. You can see all of the National Security hearing on cspan at about 11 30 eastern time. Or you can watch it any time at cspan. Org. New congress, test access. On cspan, cspan radio, and cspan. Org. Some of the headlines from the second day of the confirmation hearing from president obamas nominee Loretta Lynch. The senate has confirmed Loretta Lynch is not. Eric holder. Part reformers arent afraid of the resolution. The nominee opposes legalization but pot leaders dont see her as a threat. The gop case against laura lynch falls apart. Just some of the headlines from today. Witnesses testified before the Judiciary Committee on the nomination of Loret