Political Quotes

“There are certain exceptions as it relates to the Congress of the United States. Senators should read this and draw their own conclusions from it. Any description of the photos (or any particular photo) that would reveal the identity of a U.S. national depicted in the photos would also risk liability under the Privacy Act. To the extent that any description of the photos is offered at all, it should be limited to generic statements about the conduct depicted in the photos without any reference that would tend to reveal the identity of any U.S. national involved in the conduct photographed. The disclosure of photographs or detainees could constitute a violation of the Geneva Conventions, which provide that such persons shall be protected "against insults and public curiosity." As I stated earlier today, speaking for myself, I believe very strongly these photographs should not be made public. That is not a decision that is up to the Senate or the Congress but to other authorities in the executive branch. I believe it could possibly endanger the men and women of the Armed Forces as they are serving valiantly and at great risk, not only in Iraq and Afghanistan but other areas of the world. Secondly, this Nation is founded on the rule of law.…”