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John McCain: As the President has stated, any Guantanamo detainees who continue to be detained, where authorized by Congress and…

On the recordJuly 6, 2009
As the President has stated, any Guantanamo detainees who continue to be detained, where authorized by Congress and consistent with the law of war, will be afforded periodic reviews, so that any prolonged detention can be carefully evaluated and justified.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain emphasizes the need for periodic reviews of detainees' prolonged detention.

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