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‘The Right Decision' on Detainee Photo Release

Statement

Date: May 13, 2009
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Defense

‘The Right Decision' on Detainee Photo Release

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell made the following statement Wednesday regarding the President's decision not to release photos of detainees:

"I agree with the President that the release of these photos would serve no purpose other than to put our troops in greater danger. The President made the right decision and I applaud him for it."


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