Constitution and the Common Defense

This video originally aired on Tuesday, October 11, 2011.

About This Video

Former attorney generals talked about national security. Among the topics they addressed were presidential power, the application and role of international law, rights of detained individuals, and and the judiciary's role in war time decisions.

Related Subjects/Topics

  • U.S. Constitution
  • Military

Speakers

  • Former Attorney General John Ashcroft
  • Former Attorney General Edwin Meese
    .
  • Former Attorney General Michael Mukasey
    .