I believe that a commission on the handling of detainees is vital to our country's future--to its security, to its standing in the world, and to our collective commitment as a people to honor, respect, and remain committed to our founding ideals in all that we do.
Leahy emphasizes the importance of a commission on detainee handling for national security and ideals.
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