Sen. Graham Travels to Guantanamo to witness CSRT Hearing March 16, 2007
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Source: New York Times
Senators Graham and Levin were present to observe the process and report back about what happened. Graham was an architect of the Military Commissions Act which Levin voted against. They released a joint statement today that explained the process and said that it went well. However, they added that “the true test of the CSRT process is not a case in which the detainee admits the allegations against him, it is a case in which the detainee disputes those allegations. Judicial review of the tribunals is ongoing. We will continue to review the process and will explore possible ways to improve this process through Congressional action.”
Graham challenges colleagues to act rather than talk on Iraq February 3, 2007
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In comments to WCBD in Charleston Sen. Graham challenged his colleagues “political courage” because they are planning a vote a non-binding resolution that expresses their discontent with the ’surge’ and urged them to “cheer them on” rather than cast a vote of “no confidence in Gen. Petraeus.” He further said the vote would “empower our enemies, and be demoralizing to our own troops.”
Graham Says Iraq on the Verge of Chaos November 24, 2006
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In an AP interview Sen. Graham said
We’re on the verge of chaos, and the current plan is not working
US and Iraqi officials need to be held accountable for the lack of progress and he said
All of them. It’s their job to come up with a game plan
He has been calling for changes to the strategy since the begining operations in Iraq. He has criticized troop levels and has asked tough questions of leaders and never gotten satisfactory answers.
