It is clear that while that statement was made, the Scottish officials who have stated that they opposed a broad Prisoner Transfer Agreement that would apply to al-Megrahi, at the same time made a decision to release him on compassionate grounds, essentially accomplishing the same goal.
Menendez highlights the contradiction in Scottish officials' actions regarding al-Megrahi's release.
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