Vicky Hartzler: “So you can imagine my dismay and consternation when I learned that, in his rush to fulfill campaign promises to close…”

“So you can imagine my dismay and consternation when I learned that, in his rush to fulfill campaign promises to close GTMO, the administration released a terrorist by the name of Obaidullah in the last round of detainee transfers. Who was he? He was part of an al Qaeda-associated improvised explosive device cell that targeted coalition forces in Afghanistan. He was captured by U.S. security forces during a raid in his compound, where they found 23 landmines as well as a notebook containing electronic and detonator schematics involving explosives and mines similar to the one that killed Christopher. Releasing Obaidullah was wrong. He was targeted for prosecution and his status was changed. American soldiers like Christopher Stark lost their lives due to his activities. We need to ensure our American soldiers stay safe and also that justice is served. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to pass this important piece of legislation.”