[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 21]
[House]
[Pages 28194-28195]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                          BLUE RIBBON BLUNDER

  (Mr. COBLE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. COBLE. Mr. Speaker, it's not uncommon for Presidents' 
administrations to commit blunders, but of the several blunders that 
have been forthcoming from this administration, the one that stands out 
most prominently is the decision to authorize prosecution of the 9/11 
terrorists in New York City.
  This decision, Mr. Speaker, violates reason and common sense. The 
costs will be overwhelming, the risk not insignificant, and the 
defendants will enthusiastically embrace the circus atmosphere to 
espouse their radical

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views. I hope it is not too late to rescind this flawed decision and 
conduct the prosecutions before military tribunals.
  Of the several blunders committed, this one must be awarded the 
ultimate blue ribbon. Mr. Speaker, let's hope it's not too late to 
rescind it and move forward.

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