[Peace-discuss] Fwd: Message from Senator Barack Obama

[Alfred Kagan]

FYI, Obama on Durbin.  I don't think they read my message.


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> From: senator_obama at obama.senate.gov
> Date: July 5, 2005 3:11:21 PM CDT
> To: akagan at uiuc.edu
> Subject: Message from Senator Barack Obama
>
> Dear Alfred:
>
>  Thank you for contacting me about comments made by Senator Durbin in 
> reference to the treatment of detainees at Guantanamo.  I appreciate 
> having the benefit of your perspective on this issue and fully 
> understand your concern. 
>  I know this recent episode has pained Senator Durbin a great deal.  
> And I recognize that each and every one of us is going to make a 
> mistake once in a while or say something that doesn't appropriately 
> describe what we meant. What we hope is that our track record of 
> service will override whatever particular mistake we make.
>  I believe Senator Durbin has established himself as someone who cares 
> deeply about our veterans and our troops, and I am grateful he had the 
> courage to stand up on the Senate floor and acknowledge that he should 
> have said what he meant differently.  I accept the sincerity of his 
> apology, and I note that other senators, including Sen. John McCain 
> who was critical of Sen. Durbin's initial remarks but who applauded 
> him for making "a heartfelt statement, one of apology," and said 
> before the full Senate that Senator Durbin "did the right thing, the 
> courageous thing and I believe we can put this issue behind us." I 
> agree with Senator McCain's advice.
>  Thank you again for contacting me.
>
>
>  Sincerely,
>
>  Barack Obama
>  United States Senator
>
>
>  P.S. Our system does not allow direct response to this email. 
> However, if you would like to contact me again, please use the form on 
> the website: http://obama.senate.gov/contact/


Al Kagan
African Studies Bibliographer and Professor of Library Administration
University of Illinois Library
1408 W. Gregory Drive
Urbana, IL 61801

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