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IN 1993, Bill Clinton was pondering whether to authorise what is now called an “extraordinary rendition”, when American agents snatch a suspected terrorist abroad and deliver him to interrogators in a third country. The White House counsel warned that this would be illegal. President Clinton was in two minds until Al Gore walked in, laughed and said: “That's a no-brainer. Of course it's a violation of international law, that's why it's a covert action. The guy is a terrorist. Go grab his ass.”
IN 1993, Bill Clinton was pondering whether to authorise what is now called an “extraordinary rendition”, when American agents snatch a suspected terrorist abroad and deliver him to interrogators in a third country. The White House counsel warned that this would be illegal. President Clinton was in two minds until Al Gore walked in, laughed and said: “That's a no-brainer. Of course it's a violation of international law, that's why it's a covert action. The guy is a terrorist. Go grab his ass.”
The opposite ruling by the SC could have led to every living President having his actions scrutinized for criminality.
Mook
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"Bustin' makes me feel good!"
Ghostbusters, by Ray Parker Jr.
*MySmiley*
"Bustin' makes me feel good!"
Ghostbusters, by Ray Parker Jr.
Does anyone who calls themselves a Democrat grasp this simple fact?
- 02/07/2024 04:01:05 PM
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Of course it's a violation of international law, that's why it's a covert action.
- 02/07/2024 04:28:20 PM
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Exactly
- 02/07/2024 04:40:13 PM
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The big problem here is the timeline - and the President's authority over the DoJ.
- 02/07/2024 06:11:19 PM
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