Statement by U.S. Marshals Service Director John Clark Concerning Guantanamo Bay Detainees

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For Immediate Release	Contact:
November 13, 2009	USMS Headquarters Public Affairs (202) 307-9065

STATEMENT BY U.S. MARSHALS SERVICE DIRECTOR JOHN F. CLARK CONCERNING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL’S ANNOUNCEMENT ON GUANTANAMO BAY DETAINEES

WASHINGTON – “The U.S. Marshals Service has been an active participant in the Department of Justice and administration task forces reviewing the Guantanamo Bay detainee cases. Our agency, along with the Federal Bureau of Prisons, has extensive experience managing the security of dangerous defendants and alleged terrorists in the U.S. judicial system and I am confident our high standards of security will meet the challenges posed by this case. We have performed extensive risk analysis concerning the handling of these defendants and are committed to providing the highest level of security possible for these trials with the support of our law enforcement partners.”