“Joan Sebastian Guerrero should still be alive.”
“This President needs guardrails, not a blank check”
“I cannot vote to fund an illegal war with no justification, no set goal, and no exit strategy.”
“This cannot be acceptable in America.”
“Federal investment like this can transform lives and economies.”
“Anyone responsible for wrongdoing must be held accountable.”

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On the recordSeptember 30, 2015
This provision would constrain the flexibility that the Executive Branch needs to be able to determine the appropriate disposition of detainees.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois
Source
presidency.ucsb.edu

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Statement of Administration Policy: H.R. 2029 - Military Construction and Veterans Affairs

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