Bush Pushes Bill to Try Terror Detainees

[Omaha Steve]

http://apnews.excite.com/article/20060909/D8K1I53G3.html

Bush Pushes Bill to Try Terror Detainees
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Sep 9, 4:22 PM (ET)

By DEB RIECHMANN

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Bush pressed Congress on Saturday to approve his plan for prosecuting suspected terrorists, a proposal lawmakers could debate as early as next week.

"As soon as Congress acts to authorize these military commissions, we will prosecute these men and send a clear message to those who kill Americans: No matter how long it takes, we will find you and bring you to justice," Bush said in his weekly radio address. "As we bring terrorists to justice, we're acting to secure the homeland."

The radio address marked the fourth time this week that Bush has delivered a message about the war on terror. The series of speeches gave Bush an opportunity to buttress the GOP's national security credentials just two months before the critical congressional elections on Nov. 7.


President Bush waves as he departs Kansas City International Airport, Friday, Sept. 8, 2006. Bush attended a private fundraising event for Sen. Jim Talent. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)


In his speeches, delivered on the eve of the anniversary of the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, Bush described the enemies and their motives and outlined steps the administration has taken to protect the nation.

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[BushOut06]

1. Bullshit

Why does he need a special bill to try terrorists? Clinton did just fine with the laws we already had. And he SUCCEEDED in convicting them!

[HuffleClaw]

2. and what exactly is wrong with the justice system that exists NOW ???

oh right. it would give those 'suspects' a chance at a FAIR trial, unlike the star chambers bush wants to 'legalize'.

[sakabatou]

3. Unless you're UBL

then you're off scott-free.

[Art_from_Ark]

4. Not completely scot-free

It seems that every once in a while, he has to offer up yet another Number 2 man as a token sacrifice.
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