John McCain actually said...

In my view, this is our last and best opportunity to implement a Military Commissions system that will promote respect for the laws of war and provide justice for the innocent victims of war; while also affording accused war criminals the judicial guarantees that are recognized as being indispensible to civilized peoples.

Context

McCain emphasizes the importance of military commissions for justice and legal respect.

07/06/2009

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