It would be crazy for us to capture someone, give them adequate due process, independent judicial review, and the judges agree with the military, 'You're part of al Qaeda, you represent a danger,' and say, at a magic point in time, 'Good luck, you can go now.'
On the recordMay 7, 2009
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Graham argues against releasing dangerous detainees based on time alone.
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