Political Quotes

“Guantanamo is a rallying cry for extremists around the world. Until we transfer and try these detainees, it is hurting our national security, and Gitmo is expensive. We are spending about $2.7 million per detainee per year at Guantanamo compared to $34,000 per inmate at a high security prison in the United States. In fact, the Pentagon is going to spend $435 million this year in operations and personnel costs for this facility. The reality is we have 300 individuals convicted of crimes related to international terrorism that are currently incarcerated in 98 Federal prisons with no escapes or attacks in attempts to free them. When the Authorization for Use of Military Force in Afghanistan expires, we have no plans. What are we going to do with these prisoners of war? The Smith amendment should be passed. The Acting CHAIR. The time of the gentleman has expired.”