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"Coercing the supposed state's criminals into confessions and using such confessions so coerced from them in trials has been the curse of all countries."
"It was the chief iniquity, the crowing infamy of the Star Chamber (the notorious 15 - 17th century English court), and the Inquisition, and other similar institutions."
"The Constitution recognized the evils that lay behind these practices and prohibited them in this country wherever the court is clearly satisfied such violations exist, (and) it will refuse to sanction such violations and will apply the corrective."
Other requested facilities include $99 million for two barracks, $12 million for a new mess hall, and legal, medical, and communication replacement construction.
Kelly acknowledged a "considerable bill." It's because "everything that's built down there is at least twice as expensive." Why he didn't explain.
He said renovations are needed to keep Guantanamo operating indefinitely. Nothing suggests otherwise. Closure's not discussed. Detainees cleared for release aren't freed. They may stay in gulag hell forever.
In December 2010, bipartisan congressional legislation blocked transferring them to US prisons. At the time, Obama said ways were being considered to "make sure that we are not simply releasing folks who could do us grievous harm."
Few if any committed crimes. They don't threaten America. Many are held uncharged. Dozens cleared for release are held indefinitely. Justice is shamelessly denied.
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