Joseph Lieberman actually said...

I found it deplorable that people coming here asking for asylum based on political discrimination at home, religious discrimination, or other forms are subjected to this kind of detention while their cases are being determined.

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Lieberman criticizes the treatment of asylum seekers in detention.

04/21/2009

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