State Department talking points memo on addressing the treatment of detainees at Guantanamo. The memo poses potential questions and answers to be given in response.
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S/WCI Press Guidance
RELEASED IN FULL
January 15, 2002
TREATMENT OF DETAINEES IN GUANTANAMO
Q: Please rebut allegations about the inhumane treatment of the prisoners in Cuba. Provide as much detail as possible.
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ALL DETAINEES IN THE CONTROL OF THE UNITED STATES ARE BEING TREATED HUMANELY.
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EACH DAY THE DETAINEES ARE GIVEN THREE CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE MEALS.
-- THEY HAVE DAILY OPPORTUNITIES TO SHOWER,
-EXERCISE AND RECEIVE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
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WE EXPECT REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR THE RED CROSS TO VISIT THEM LATER THIS WEEK.
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REFER YOU TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE REVIEW AUTHORITY: SHARON E AHMAD DATE/CASE ID: 16 NOV 2004 200303827
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Drafted:LS/WCI — Jonathan Crock, x75201
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Cleared:LL:EBloom (info) DOD:MSteuk (subs)
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