Claim: Sen. Rand Paul says it "took 13 hours of filibuster" to finally force the Obama administration "to say, no, we won't kill noncombatants in America." In fact, Attorney General Eric Holder said "no" at a Senate hearing shortly before Paul began his filibuster. "After much gymnastics I am very glad to hear that it is the opinion of the Department of Justice that it would be unconstitutional to kill a U.S. citizen on U.S.
Fact-check: Rand Paul Exaggerates His Filibuster 'Victory' - FactCheck.org
Verdict: sen. rand paul says it "took 13 hours of filibuster" to finally force the obama administration "to say, no, we won't kill noncombatants in america." in fact, attorney general eric holder said "no" at a senate hearing shortly before paul began his filibuster. "after much gymnastics i am very glad to hear that it is the opinion of the department of justice that it would be unconstitutional to kill a u.s. citizen on u.s.
Organisation: FactCheck.org
Author: Eugene Kiely
Date published: 2013-03-26T21:28:56