On the recordJuly 7, 2009
So I would urge this Committee to abrogate entirely, repeal the Military Commissions Act and restart courts-martial and article III proceedings for those cases that need it, and I thank you.
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congress.govSo I would urge this Committee to abrogate entirely, repeal the Military Commissions Act and restart courts-martial and article III proceedings for those cases that need it, and I thank you.
Conyers advocates for repealing the Military Commissions Act and returning to traditional legal proceedings.
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