Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 14, 2009
It is unthinkable that prisoners of war, particularly those who do not comply with the rules of warfare and violate the Geneva Conventions, would be given the same rights as an American citizen accused of a crime.
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Jeff Sessions
Republican · Alabama

Editor's note · Context

Sessions argues against granting habeas corpus rights to detainees, citing compliance with warfare rules.

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