Thursday, February 14, 2013

Does Obama have the power to authorize lethal force against a U.S. citizen on U.S. soil?

Rand Paul asks: does a President have the power to authorize lethal force, such as a drone strike, against a U.S. citizen on U.S. soil?

"These issues must be discussed openly so that the American people can understand what constraints exist on the government's power to use lethal force against its citizens. Before confirming Mr. Brennan as the head of the CIA, it must be apparent that he understands and will honor the protections provided to every American by the Constitution."