Question of the day
Monday, Jun 22, 2009 - Posted by Rich Miller
* Sen. Dick Durbin has suggested that some suspected terrorist detainees at Guantanamo Bay be transferred to the federal prison in Marion to await trial or further disposition. Gov. Quinn responds…
QUINN: We’ll we’d have to look very carefully at that. I haven’t talked to either senator. You know, that’s a serious matter. I think we, uh, understand that the President is focused on that issue, as far as those prisoners there. I’d certainly want to have a lot more study of exactly what they’re talking about and where they’re talking about it.
Senator Durbin says guards at the federal prision in Marion think they can handle Guantanamo detainees. And the mayor of Marion says he can’t think of a better place to send the prisoners.
* The Question: Should Quinn give his consent? Explain.
Also, let’s not get into a debate over the wars here. Just stick to the question and only the question. Thanks.
