Chuck Hagel: “I deeply regret these aforementioned effects of my decision.”

Because I had the responsibility and I play my own game here. And that is because by law, I am the one official in government charged with certification with release of detainees. I take that responsibility very seriously.

No other capability we have is more important.

I think the GOP is in a lot of trouble. And I do think an encouraging sign, I think the strong control that Mr. Trump has exercised over the Republican Party is dwindling.

It is hard to overstate how damaging the continued existence of the Detention Facility at Guantanamo has been and continues to be.