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On the recordMay 7, 2009
There is no requirement under military or the law of armed conflict to have civilian judges review the status of our prisoners.
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Graham clarifies that military law does not mandate civilian court reviews for prisoners.

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