John McCain actually said...

We must have clear, defensible, and lawful standards and a thorough process of periodic review, so that any prolonged detention is carefully evaluated and justified.

Context

Senator McCain emphasizes the need for standards in the detention of terrorism suspects.

06/26/2009

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