[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 8 (Thursday, January 12, 2017)]
[House]
[Page H402]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          STOP GTMO TRANSFERS

  (Mrs. HARTZLER asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Mrs. HARTZLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to urge this administration 
to stop releasing terrorists from Guantanamo, where they can be 
returned to the Middle East and rejoin the fight. Approximately one in 
three former Guantanamo Bay detainees are confirmed to have reengaged 
or are suspected of reengaging in terrorist activities after transfer.
  The White House, despite clear understanding of congressional intent, 
recently gave four more individuals the opportunity to resume their 
fight against American ideals by releasing them to Saudi Arabia. This 
is irresponsible and dangerous.
  Even more disturbing are the President's plans to transfer more 
detainees, further threatening the safety of our troops and the 
security of the American people. It is appalling to me that the 
President would consider transferring the likes of Osama bin Laden's 
security guards and others trained by al Qaeda.
  I urge this administration, in its final 8 days, to bear in mind 
potential consequences of his decision and to halt any more transfers. 
The security of American families and military personnel are at stake.

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