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Joint Statement from U.S. Sens. Graham and McCain on Guantanamo Executive Order [we support Zero]
U.S. Sens. Lindsey Graham and John McCain ^ | 2009-01-22

Posted on 01/22/2009 11:59:36 AM PST by rabscuttle385

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and John McCain (R-Arizona) today issued the following statement regarding the executive order put forth by President Obama calling for the closure of the prison at Guantanamo:

“We support President Obama’s decision to close the prison at Guantanamo, reaffirm America’s adherence to the Geneva Conventions, and begin a process that will, we hope, lead to the resolution of all cases of Guantanamo detainees,” said Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator John McCain. “The executive orders issued today constitute an important step in the right direction but leave several major issues unaddressed.”

“Numerous difficult issues remain,” Senator Graham and Senator McCain continued. “Present at Guantanamo are a number of detainees who have been cleared for release but have found no foreign country willing to accept them. Other detainees have been deemed too dangerous for release, but the sensitive nature of the evidence makes prosecution difficult. The military’s proper role in processing detainees held on the battlefield at Bagram, Afghanistan, and other military prisons around the world must be defended, but that is left unresolved. Also unresolved is the type of judicial process that would replace the military commissions. We believe the military commissions should have been allowed to continue their work. We look forward to working with the President and his administration on these issues, keeping in mind that the first priority of the U.S. government is to guarantee the security of the American people.”

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1 posted on 01/22/2009 11:59:37 AM PST by rabscuttle385
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To: MaggieCarta; indylindy; roamer_1; calcowgirl; djsherin; Sunnyflorida; SoConPubbie; Sybeck1; ...

I distinctly Freepers telling me that McCain was better than Obama in the War on Terror.

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2 posted on 01/22/2009 12:00:30 PM PST by rabscuttle385 ("If this be treason, then make the most of it!" —Patrick Henry)
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Are you f***ing kidding me? Republicans want 8 years of this Socialist? Not a dime from me until I see some b*lls!


3 posted on 01/22/2009 12:01:39 PM PST by Blue Turtle (I)
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To: rabscuttle385

Fools


4 posted on 01/22/2009 12:02:04 PM PST by freekitty (Give me back my conservative vote.)
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Correction: I distinctly remember Freepers telling me that McCain was better than Obama in the War on Terror.
5 posted on 01/22/2009 12:02:11 PM PST by rabscuttle385 ("If this be treason, then make the most of it!" —Patrick Henry)
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To: rabscuttle385
“We support President Obama’s decision...

I try to refrain from profanity on FR for concern of being zotted, but McCain and Grahamnasty can stick this up their ********* and ********** with the ************ and ****************** *********** ************* *************edited on 01/22/2009 for family friendly reading

6 posted on 01/22/2009 12:03:01 PM PST by mnehring
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To: rabscuttle385

The Siamese Stooges strike again. What is the matter with the voters of SC and AZ to keep voting for these two bozos?


7 posted on 01/22/2009 12:03:14 PM PST by kittymyrib
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To: rabscuttle385

Now can we hate him?????

_______________

Doc Holliday: And you must be Ringo. Look, darling, Johnny Ringo. The deadliest pistoleer since Wild Bill, they say. What do you think, darling? Should I hate him?

Kate: You don’t even know him.

Doc Holliday: Yes, but there’s just something about him. ........ No. I’m sure of it, I hate him.


8 posted on 01/22/2009 12:03:38 PM PST by AuntB (The right to vote in America: Blacks 1870; Women 1920; Native Americans 1925)
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To: rabscuttle385

Good ole’ McDemoCrap, doing what comes so naturally...

McCain and Graham, need to be retired, and we’re just the ones to help with that.


9 posted on 01/22/2009 12:03:48 PM PST by DoughtyOne (D1: Home of the golden tag line: 01/22/09 Obama hands the hope of the unborn to terrorists.)
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To: freekitty

These two little wussyboys should just change teams in name as well as in actions. The terrorists are having a big old time in their friggin caves after hearing all this capitulation.


10 posted on 01/22/2009 12:04:22 PM PST by shankbear (Al-Qaeda grew while Monica blew)
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To: rabscuttle385

I respectfully disagree, and will do everything I can do to hold McCain and Granamesty accountable should one of these radical islamists attack US vital interests.


11 posted on 01/22/2009 12:04:52 PM PST by Oldeconomybuyer (The democRATS are near the tipping point.)
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To: rabscuttle385

It is long past time the Pub elites were in control of the party.


12 posted on 01/22/2009 12:04:58 PM PST by TheDon
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To: rabscuttle385

One more reason why I didn’t “cast a vote for Palin” like everyone wanted me to.


13 posted on 01/22/2009 12:05:53 PM PST by DoughtyOne (D1: Home of the golden tag line: 01/22/09 Obama hands the hope of the unborn to terrorists.)
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To: upchuck; SC Swamp Fox; Abbeville Conservative

McQueeg and Grahamnesty are again flying their true colors!


14 posted on 01/22/2009 12:05:55 PM PST by rabscuttle385 ("If this be treason, then make the most of it!" —Patrick Henry)
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To: rabscuttle385

I am guilty of such thinking. I presumed an individual who had firsthand experience with evil that wants to devour this nation might be better on the WOT. I was wrong.


15 posted on 01/22/2009 12:06:03 PM PST by anniegetyourgun
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To: Blue Turtle

This would have happened under McCain too, dont you think.


16 posted on 01/22/2009 12:07:01 PM PST by GoCards
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To: rabscuttle385

And I Have SCARS on my nose from voting for that Marxist B******!! .I have to join you. It would have been easier on me to just have STAYED HOME.

McLAME pushed me over the edge and I did it ... I’m now an INDEPENDENT CONSERVATIVE... how was I supposed to admit to being a GOP??

GOD HELP US


17 posted on 01/22/2009 12:08:01 PM PST by gwilhelm56 (Orwell's "1984" .. to Conservatives - a WARNING, to Liberals - a TEXTBOOK)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
and will do everything I can do to hold McCain and Granamesty accountable

Let us know how that works out for you.

L

18 posted on 01/22/2009 12:08:14 PM PST by Lurker ("America is at that awkward stage. " Claire Wolfe, call your office.)
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To: rabscuttle385

“SOMEHOW ‘I TOLD YOU SO’ JUST DOESN’T SEEM TO BE ENOUGH”

Will Smith
from the movie I-Robot.


19 posted on 01/22/2009 12:09:01 PM PST by PRO 1 (POX on posters who's political bent causes them to refuse to be confused by the FACTS!!!!!!)
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To: rabscuttle385

We need to actively work for his defeat in 2 years.


20 posted on 01/22/2009 12:09:05 PM PST by GoCards
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