“I rise today to oppose the nomination of anyone who would argue that the president has the power to kill an American citizen not involved in combat, and without a trial,” he said. “Any nominee who rubber stamps and grants such a power to a president is not worthy of being placed one step away from the Supreme Court.”
He said the memo violates the Bill of Rights, but denying due process to all Americans regardless of their crimes. He said that while it may be difficult to defend treasonous actions by Americans, the Constitution leaves the government no choice."
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