“While Taliban fighters had an initial claim to protection under the conventions, they lost POW status by failing to obey the standards of conduct for legal combatants: wearing uniforms, a responsible command structure, and obeying the laws of war.Quote by John YooTopics: Quotes about John YooShare on:FacebookPinterestWhatsApp
American soldiers had to guard prisoners on the inside while receiving mortar and weapons fire...#John Yoo
President Bush and his commanders announced early in the conflict that the Conventions applied.#John Yoo
It has never demonstrated any desire to provide humane treatment to captured Americans. If anything,...#John Yoo