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“Section 1022 applies only to a person who is ``a member of, or part of, al-Qaeda or an associated force that acts in coordination with or pursuant to the direction of al-Qaeda.'' The statement of managers states that this language intentionally excluded the Taliban. Would the Senator agree with me that the requirements of section 1022--including the transfer restrictions applicable under that provision--do not apply to individuals detained by our forces in Afghanistan? Mr. McCAIN. Yes. Our forces in Afghanistan can continue to transfer detainees to the host nation in accordance with existing agreements. This provision does not apply to battlefield transfers in--Afghanistan. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Arizona. Mr. McCAIN. Madam President, for the benefit of my colleagues, there is a bit of interesting news today. When the demonstrations began in Moscow, I tweeted--I am a big believer in tweets--and said, ``Dear Vlad, the Arab Spring is coming to a neighborhood near you.'' Apparently, Mr. Putin was not amused, because an Associated Press headline read: ``Putin rejects any redo of fraud-tainted vote.'' The article also mentioned he was apparently on a program where he answered some questions. To quote the article: The harsh comments and his insistence that the December 4 election was valid will likely fuel anger and may draw even bigger crowds of protest later this month. Putin also lashed out at U.S.…”