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John McCain: It seems likely, however, that the administration will conclude that this cannot be done--that because of evidentiary…

On the recordJuly 6, 2009
It seems likely, however, that the administration will conclude that this cannot be done--that because of evidentiary problems and national security sensitivities, there will be some 'guilty' and dangerous detainees who cannot be tried in any forum.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain discusses challenges in trying detainees and the likelihood of ongoing detention.

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