Military officials warned about detainee transfers


	Military officials warned about detainee transfers

jatfla

6-11-2009 10:47 PM

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jatfla says:

Sounds like the DIA saw the handwriting on the wall (pun intended!!), gave their assessments, considered that they had done their job and are now letting the cookie crumble. They have CTA and will let the Administration take the fall-out.

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