The five Republicans in Virginia's congressional delegation are urging Gov. Timothy M. Kaine to oppose the relocation of any Guantanamo Bay detainees to Virginia.
"The relocation of detainees to Virginia would increase the risk of terrorist activity, require significant security increases at those facilities and cause unnecessary anxiety and unrest in the affected locality," says a letter to Kaine signed by Reps. J. Randy Forbes, R-4th; Frank R. Wolf, R-10th; Eric I. Cantor, R-7th; Robert W. Goodlatte, R-6th; and Robert J. Wittman, R-1st.
Kaine's press secretary, Gordon Hickey, said "the governor supports the president's decision to close down Guantanamo Bay in a timely fashion.
"He has faith in the president and the men and women of the armed forces to determine the appropriate conditions and circumstances."
Asked if Kaine would object to the relocation to Virginia of some detainees, Hickey said: "The governor has faith in the Marines and the U.S. Navy to handle whatever comes their way."
-- Jim Nolan
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