"The administration of George W. Bush, emboldened by……" — Noah Feldman
"The administration of George W. Bush, emboldened by the Sept. 11 attacks and the backing of a Republican Congress, has sought to further extend presidential power over national security. Most of the expansion has taken place in secret, making Congressional or judicial supervision particularly difficult."
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Noah Feldman
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35 Quotes by Noah Feldman
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