Wilson Praises President’s Commitment to Winning the Global War on Terrorism

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September 15, 2006

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Wilson Praises President’s Commitment to Winning the Global War on Terrorism

’The interrogation of terrorists is vital in our efforts.’

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), member of the House Armed Service Committee, today issued the following statement regarding President Bush’s efforts to clarify Article 3 of the Geneva Convention as it relates to terrorist interrogation.

Congressman Wilson served 31 years in the Army National Guard, 28 of which he served as Staff Judge Advocate.

“The interrogation of terrorists is vital in our efforts to win the Global War on Terrorism. The CIA program has produced intelligence that has foiled terrorist plots and saved countless lives. KSM - the Mastermind of 9/11 - was arrested as a result of information garnered from the program.

“I am most concerned about protecting our men and women who execute the program. If we do not establish the boundaries, someone else will. We do not want to leave our men and women vulnerable to prosecution under a vague international law.

“The President is properly approaching this issue, and I am pleased the House Armed Services Committee this week approved the ’Military Commissions Act.’ I am hopeful the Senate and the House will soon reach a compromise.”

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