Ben Cardin

I think there is no opposition at all in Congress to making the laws as clear as can be that terrorists are not going to be released in the United States.

I think it is clear that we can safely detain and incarcerate these individuals here in the United States.

I have talked to representatives from other countries concerning this issue, and one of the points they raise to me frequently is that, fine, we are willing to do our part, but is the United States willing to take on a responsibility…

I generally support sunset provisions, but it seems to me that we do want to get a process for military commissions in place with some degree of confidence and predictability.

I think we can ask them or require that they leave our country.

I share Senator Durbin's confidence that our Article III courts can handle the prosecution of those that we intend to hold criminally responsible for their actions.

As a Member of the House of Representatives in 2006, I voted against the Military Commissions Act.

I commend the President for his announcements on the closing, the intended closing of Guantanamo Bay.

It is time for us to turn the page and acknowledge history.

I commended President Obama at the time for ordering the closure of the detention center.

President Obama is sending a clear message to the world that we are reestablishing the rule of law in the United States.

I think it is important to keep in mind that one of the challenges of reducing the Guantanamo population has been finding countries willing to take these people.

I thank Senator Kyl for that comment. I concur.

We want swift and sure justice, and we want to get it right.

Let me make this very clear. I want the U.S. Government to bring terrorist suspects to justice quickly and effectively.

Fish and wildlife are integral to the U.S. economy.

The work of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to protect and manage our wildlife resources is important.

America's unique and diverse wildlife is emblematic of our culture and land ethic.

Fish and wildlife are important natural resources just like clean air and clean water.

They have wreaked havoc. We have lost thousands of acres of wetlands as a result of it.

I can tell you that the local governments do not have enough resources to deal with this issue.

The Clean Energy and Green Jobs legislation we pass will put us on a path to energy independence, and that's a path to improved national security, increased GDP and increased job growth.

I would like to see those 140 jobs and many more come back to Maryland in a new green economy, but it is not likely to happen without a firm commitment to clean energy from the U.S. Government.

Current U.S. policy stifles innovation and competitiveness.

This opportunity for American workers and American entrepreneurs cannot be allowed to pass them by.