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Politics : PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH

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Teary Durbin: I'm sorry (MEGA-PROJECTILE BARFER)

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On News/Activism 06/22/2005 4:49:20 AM PDT · 68 replies · 1,039+ views

Chicago Sun-Times ^ | June 22, 2005 | LYNN SWEET AND MARK J. KONKOL Staff Reporters
WASHINGTON -- In an emotional statement, Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) Tuesday apologized for comparing the U.S. treatment of prisoners in Guantanamo to Nazis, Soviets and Pol Pot. He had come under attack from Republicans, and, on Tuesday, from Mayor Daley. "Some may believe that my remarks crossed the line. To them, I extend my heartfelt apologies,'' said Durbin, the No. 2 Democrat in the Senate. Durbin appeared to be holding back tears and choking on some words when he came to the Senate floor near 4 p.m. Chicago time to say he was sorry. Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), who on...
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