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Of him. >> but i was told, congressman, that you believe that the president should have released the photos and why? >> i i said that the president has a right to release the photo, but it is an executive decision. i trust his leadership and trust his judgment. if he does not want to release the photos, that is fine, but again, it could bring a great deal of closure to folks who need closure and to those of us who have bought into the mythology of osama bin laden. he is certain ll lly can pose a...

He said i announced they would be last year, and my review is open mind. i believed they would get swift and sure justice, that was the goal, and i stand by my designatures best place to try these guys is in federal court within not in military commission and not guantanamo bay. but the attorney general taking sharp aim at members of congress saying they have intervened. block our ability to transfer and hold those prisoners here on the mainland of the united states, and saying this is an execut...

One hand with immediate imnence of serious threat to bodily harm or is he simply just in general potentially a threat. i think the second part of the argument is a little bit stronger. thats just my view. i read the complaint, i went through it, and i just think they have a fairly sustainable position based on what ive seen. >> and doug raises a great ivy league lets get around it, smoke cigarettes and drink expresso as to how the amendment goes. at then of the day the aclu doesnt get the right ...

Decision. he is pledging to serve gulf seafood in his restaurants despite the unappetizing pictures of the oil spill. find out why the chef is taking a stance and if he is worried about contamination. the a.m. fix blog is up and running. the new u.s. commander in afghanistan is preparing to take charge on the ground in just a few hours, general david petraeus will arrive in the war zone. >> his orders, churn the tide after the deadliest month in the nine-year war. barbara starr is live at th...

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That losing it is a win. >> no, losing it is a setback but its not a pass/fail situation. hes not going to lose the election if he loses health care. its a setback thats important to him. thats why theyre putting so much effort in. this is not his whole presidency by any stretch of the imagination. >> susan, was it a no-brainer to postpone the trip and not have the family vacation, the spring break part of it while this was coming to a head? >> absolutely. this may not be the end of the obama pr...

Department should be making the decisions as to where people are tried and what theyre charged with. i think any political interest in that is not the right move. the white house should give them the recommendation and they should be calling those shots. >> its clear what the justice department really wanted was to have the trial in new york. its now backing down under political pressure from local officials and from congressional critics. the white house, im sure, will be making the decision wi...

Decision, you step in as governor and make a executive decision had it happened in arkansas or the president have an opportunity to say wait a second. >> it defends on whoo she was federalized f. she was on state duty the governor would have an opportunity to make a decision. but already federalized for deployment it is no. >> can you make a call in >> not anymore. i dont have a office. my opinion would be less valuable than yours. >> we have to and you about the next story. you are one of the f...

She missed her flight to afghanistan because she couldnt find anyone to help. >> again, i dont know all of the inner details. >> how far should the military go? >> one thing it shows how complicated it is when the military is actively putting women, child bearing age woman in position. i dont have a problem with that. but i think you have to recognize a maternal instinct. most women feel that way and an obligation not only protecting the generation of americans we have but also the americans tha...

Involved. this is ultimately like paul ryan said an executive decision. but again theres no accountability to the people who should be at least consulted in these matters. >> well see if were going to be having this discussion again, if there are more names that come out that we hear. >> they seem to have a long list. >> we have a list to talk about, potentially. heidi, great to have you here at nbc news this morning, see you again a little bit later, appreciate that. weve got new polling that...