"there is no reason why evidence [regarding the allegations of the abuse of the Australians held in Guantanamo Bay] should not be revealed confidentially to the Federal Government."

Oh of course because you wouldn't immediately hand that information over to the American adminstration so everyone can deny the allegations together and present a completely united defense. Yeah thats what I thought.

Mr Downer, I respectfully find you to be a complete dickhead. Please die.