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On the recordMay 17, 2016
I guess in answer to the questions that have been asked here, again, back to the fact that I think this is a very commonsense amendment, this is talking about transparency and accountability. How did a detainee go from Sudan to Yemen? Because the rules are too loose. Let's just bring accountability and transparency into this issue so the American people can see and so there is some accountability in this country on where these people end up. These are the worst of the worst. They have American blood on their hands. The ones we are talking about from this point forward continue to have unbelievable issues, unbelievably dangerous criminal attached to their title. I am just simply asking for accountability and transparency. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Indiana (Mrs. Walorski). The amendment was agreed to. Amendments En Bloc No. 3 Offered by Mr. Thornberry
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Jackie Walorski
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