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On the recordJuly 7, 2009
As much as some people would like to drop these detainees down a hole and forget about them, that is simply not an option legally or morally.
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Adam Schiff
Democratic · California

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Schiff argues against ignoring detainees and emphasizes legal and moral responsibilities.

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