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George H.W. Bush: As soon as Congress acts to authorize the military commissions I have proposed, the man our intelligence officials…

On the recordSeptember 5, 2006
As soon as Congress acts to authorize the military commissions I have proposed, the man our intelligence officials believe orchestrated the deaths of nearly 3,000 Americans on September the 11th, 2001, can face justice.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Bush calls for Congress to authorize military commissions for terror suspects.

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