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Politics : PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH

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To: American Spirit who wrote (686737)6/23/2005 12:08:21 AM
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Sen. Durbin Apologizes for Gitmo Remarks

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On News/Activism 06/22/2005 7:14:28 AM PDT · 30 replies · 458+ views

Yahoo! News (AP) ^ | June 21, 2005 | Glen Johnson
WASHINGTON - Under fire from Republicans and some fellow Democrats, Sen. Dick Durbin apologized Tuesday for comparing American interrogators at the Guantanamo Bay prison camp to Nazis and other historically infamous figures. ADVERTISEMENT "Some may believe that my remarks crossed the line," the Illinois Democrat said. "To them I extend my heartfelt apologies." His voice quaking and tears welling in his eyes, the No. 2 Democrat in the Senate also apologized to any soldiers who felt insulted by his remarks. "They're the best. I never, ever intended any disrespect for them," he said. The apology came a week after Durbin,...
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