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John McCain: Holding trials in the United States makes it possible to employ Federal courts, in addition to military commissions, to…

On the recordJuly 6, 2009
Holding trials in the United States makes it possible to employ Federal courts, in addition to military commissions, to try those detainees who have committed Federal crimes.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain discusses the benefits of using Federal courts alongside military commissions for detainee trials.

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