Jeanne Shaheen actually said...

I understand that that may be the motivation behind this legislation, even though I think it may be ill-conceived.

Senator Shaheen critiques the motivation behind proposed mining legislation.

11/16/2011

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if they continue to unjustly detain American citizens, it will significantly alter the tenor of our relationship.

This is as manifest a case of unjust detention as we have seen.

I think it is, again, part of trying to send a clear message to Turkey about what our views are.

I think that is an important message for Turkey to hear.