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John McCain: I have become convinced that an improved system of military commissions, while not the ideal choice, is the best--or…

On the recordJuly 6, 2009
I have become convinced that an improved system of military commissions, while not the ideal choice, is the best--or perhaps one should say the least worst--of the alternatives before us for trying many of the detainees.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain supports improved military commissions for detainee trials over other options.

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