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Too often, I believe that we forget that there is a cost to not treating.

I think this whole concept is, quite frankly, absurd.

The President's goal is to destroy ISIL. I share that goal.

Our goal is to destroy ISIL and to replace Assad.

I just got back from Turkey. They're not okay with this. They think this is the dumbest idea in the world. I agree with them.

I apologize that the Ranking Member had to bring discussion about a deranged murderer into a discussion about Guantanamo Bay terrorists.

Moving detention operations from a secure facility outside of the continental United States and into Charleston will not stop the propaganda.

The Governor represents 4.8 million people in South Carolina.

These aren't just criminals; These are terrorists backed by the organizations I mentioned earlier.

Regardless of any merit that may support these assertions, they do not support the conclusion that the terrorists should be transferred to Charleston, South Carolina, or any other location in the United States.

Imagine my surprise. Not only was it against Federal law to transfer Guantanamo detainees into the United States, but why would anyone want to put terrorists in Charleston?

The American people do not want Gitmo terrorists detained in their communities, their neighborhoods, or down the street from their children's school.

Cash-strapped States and localities will face additional costs due to the heightened threat environment brought about by this decision.

The fact is State and local law enforcement have numerous concerns with the implications of bringing the world's most dangerous terrorists to our homeland.

The fact is, State and local law enforcement have numerous concerns with the implications of bringing the world's most dangerous terrorists to our homeland.