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Thursday, May 04, 2006

What are your views on the Administration’s assertion of executive power?

I am deeply concerned by the President’s interpretation and broad use of executive powers. I support an independent investigation into the legality of the executive orders authorizing warrantless domestic wiretapping, and I led the effort in the Senate to preserve the right of detainees being held by the U.S., in some cases indefinitely, to challenge the legality of their detention in court. I have also long worked to see that detainee abuse is not part of any American military presence abroad, and I continue to believe that torture and prisoner abuse is not only wrong and illegal, but counter to our nation’s interests in combating terrorism and ensuring the humane treatment of U.S. prisoners. To this end, I have consistently supported an independent commission to investigate U.S. detainee policy. I believe it is imperative that our government officials act within the scope of the law, and I want to assure you that I will continue to work to hold the Administration accountable for its actions.