U.S. officials might kill an American - backed Qaeda leader in Afghanistan with drone ##s . `` I would have advised the President that Al-Awlaki is an enemy combatant and , Mr. President , you do have the authority to take him out in a drone strike . Obama administration argues merits of strike vs. continued surveillance . Alberto Gonzales says administration justified using drone to kill U.S. terrorists . Critics say government violated boundaries of Constitution , international law .
U.S. officials might kill an American - backed Qaeda leader in Afghanistan with drone ##s . Obama administration argues merits of strike vs. continued surveillance . Alberto Gonzales says administration justified using drone to kill U.S. terrorists . Critics say government violated boundaries of Constitution , international law .