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Rep. Burton Applauds Acquittal of First Navy SEAL
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Joshua Gillespie
April 22, 2010 (317) 848-0201
Rep. Burton Applauds Acquittal of First Navy SEAL
Says “The job isn’t finished yet”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Burton issued the following statement upon hearing that Navy SEAL Petty Officer 1st Class Julio Huertas was acquitted of all charges in his court-martial:
“Today is a great day for Petty Officer 1st Class Julio Huertas and his family. From the beginning, I have felt that the claims made against Petty Officer Huertas and his fellow SEALs Petty Officer 2nd Class Jonathan Keefe and Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew McCabe were highly suspect as Al-Qaeda operatives are instructed to always claim torture or abuse when captured."
“While everyone who has stood by Petty Officer Huertas should celebrate today, the job is far from finished. First, there are two other SEALs that still face trial. Second, an acquittal is not exoneration. Petty Officer Huertas, Petty Officer Keefe and Petty Officer McCabe should never have been put in this situation and I will not rest until all the injustices put on these American heroes have been rectified.”
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Becky Salan-Motta - April 23, 2010
I have been praying for these young heroes. I've signed petitions, and made phones calls. These Seals should have never been charged with anything other than being heroes and given a promotion. God Bless all of our soldiers! No one Seal to go (Matthew McCabe), and I pray he too will be acquited! Thank you Rep. Burton for your good and hard work on behalf of our Seals!
IKelly - April 24, 2010
To all who are fighting for these Navy Seals - THANK YOU!! Please, keep fighting for their freedom! Our prayers are still going up for them and their families, and for those in authority who are fighting for them, and for those in authority who will be making decisions regarding their future. Thank you Dan Burton for all you are doing. Proud to be in your district!
Ed Dooley - April 24, 2010
We applaud your efforts and results. I am disgusted and greatly offended by the US Navy and the Department of Defense for ever pursuing such an action action these "warriors". It is an insult to all of those of us who served our country! It is my earnest desire that you pursue these "morons" who were responsible for this travesty of justice with a vengeance! Someone needs to be severely reprimanded or "fired" for subjecting these "warriors" and their families to the emotional stress, embarrassment, and inconvenience of this ridiculous situation. Thank You for defending our the honor of our military . Ed Dooley, DAV, Captain, USAF (1964-1970)
Kathryn Cobb - April 25, 2010
My husband and I rejoice with these servicemen and their families who's sons have been acquitted of all charges that should never have been allowed in this country in the first place. We totally agree with you and what you are doing, and are so very grateful for all of the freedoms we have that our serviceman and women have made possible for us here in America. God Bless Your Work and our prayers are with you.