We believe that the fundamental truth remains that the decision to release Megrahi back to Libya was a grievous mistake.

If we are ever going to win the fight against terrorism, the rule of law must hold strong.

Thank you both very much for your testimony--we appreciate it--and your time.

They knew that the Libyans wanted al-Megrahi. They knew about this whole debate upon how the Prisoner Transfer Agreement would be constructed.

So, do you believe that al-Megrahi's release on compassionate grounds breached the verbal commitments by the United Kingdom and the political understanding set forth in the 1998 Lockerbie justice agreement, that the suspects, if convicted…

Thank you, Senator Gillibrand, for your statement, as well as for your leadership and your consistent effort in this regard.

I called on the U.K. Government to conduct an independent investigation into this matter.

Thank you both very much for your testimony.

We emphasized that we did not endorse any release of Megrahi, in light of the seriousness of his crimes.

This evidence, although circumstantial, is deeply troubling, not just for the families of the Lockerbie victims, but for all Americans and all nations of the world who are committed to bringing terrorists to justice.

It is the view of this administration that the decision by Scottish authorities to release Megrahi and permit his return to Libya was profoundly wrong.