Confirmation Hearing on Federal Appointments: Hearing Before the Committee on the Judiciary, United States Senate, One Hundred Eighth Congress, First Session, Part 1U.S. Government Printing Office, 2003 - Electronic government information |
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Page 660 - of Defense has no responsibility for the implementation of the immigration laws. Because I am not familiar with the facts concerning Mr. Arar's deportation and subsequent treatment, I am hesitant to express a view on any obligations based solely on news accounts. I respectfully suggest that
Page 651 - Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Dear Chairman Hatch: Attached are my responses to the written follow-up questions of Senator
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