"what the Obama administration has said is that in some cases they are going to bring people before military commissions; in other cases they are going to bring people before Federal district courts."
"The bill deals with the threshold question, but it also sets out a menu of options, including military courts-martial."
"I believe there's nothing in the Geneva Convention that precludes us from trying an unlawful unprivileged combatant."
"The poorly thought-out prison, and the torture that took place there, have called into question American adherence to the rule of law and discouraged our allies from cooperating with us."
"what they chose to do with that choice is largely bring people before military commissions that were so flawed that none of the convictions were upheld."
"Notwithstanding the changes announced by the Administration, I believe the commissions system has proved so flawed, and its due process so inadequate and discredited, that it should be completely junk..."
"Congress must be involved in the formulation of this new system, and changes should not be made solely by Executive Order."
"As much as some people would like to drop these detainees down a hole and forget about them, that is simply not an option legally or morally."
"I assume my colleagues on the other side of the aisle support efforts the Administration is making to get some of our allies to agree to take some of these detainees and detain them."
"John has spent his life fighting for justice, working passionately as an advocate for civil rights."
"I think this has been just a tremendous panel."