07/22/2009
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"It was a unanimous decision among my principals in my government and a view that was shared by the members of the joint chiefs of staff. And this is something that I would do again. And I will continu..."
"In explaining why he agreed to swap Bowe Bergdahl for five Taliban prisoners, President Obama has said repeatedly the United States doesn't leave its men and women in uniform behind."
"President Obama has made clear he had no apologies for the action he took."
"Today, as we carry on the struggle for liberty and universal human rights, let us draw strength from a moment when free nations beat back the forces of oppression and gave new hope to the world."