I firmly believe this administration's refusal to place new detainees at Guantanamo Bay is hurting our ability to collect intelligence.

One thing the Constitution is very clear about is that it is the role of Congress to provide for the national security of Americans.

We're going to have your back on this as we go through this. It's not going to be easy, but we're going to work hard to do it right.

I would predict that the United States Senate would demand a strong and swift response should the use of such weapons occur.

I would simply ask--if someone like Abu Ghaith will not be held in military custody for interrogation purposes, then who will be?

I'm very concerned that we have returned to the dangerous pre-9/11 reactive mindset, where international terrorists were treated as ordinary criminals.

reserving the right to object, let me, if I may, direct a question to the majority leader through the Chair. As I understand what the Senator is asking, for 90 more minutes--30 minutes to Senator Feinstein and 30 minutes for me, and…

Continuing to reserve the right to object, I guess, then, I would direct a question to the Senator from Kentucky since he has the floor. What amount of time does the Senator think he wants to utilize? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator…

Again, Mr. President, if I could direct a question to the Senator: The fact is that from a pure oversight standpoint--Armed Services, Intel--these committees that have jurisdiction over the issue of fighting the war on terrorism need to…

Let me, Mr. President, if could, ask the Senator again a little different question to make sure I understand exactly what the Senator has asked for. The Senator's position, as I understand it, has been all along that if we have bad guys…

I thank the Senator from Kentucky. First of all, let me say, I appreciate the Senator's passion. I appreciate the fact that, as he knows--and he and I have had some discussions about this issue over the last several days and weeks--the…

I'm concerned again if we don't get this straightened out so we can at least see a straight path forward.