Brad Wenstrup: “I have heard Members from both sides of the aisle speak out against this very notion that they do not want these types…”

“I have heard Members from both sides of the aisle speak out against this very notion that they do not want these types of detainees coming to their State or territory. I will remind them that, as in previous conflicts, it is entirely appropriate and lawful to hold detainees until our enemy forces are defeated. I have not seen that. If al Qaeda is on the run, I think it is toward us, as we have seen so many actions taken by them in recent times. I ask for your support in defeating this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Washington (Mr. Smith). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the noes appeared to have it.”