No one in an American military prison is held arbitrarily.

We will be fighting this war long after you and I have left the political arena.

I totally agree, and I think we have the right theory here, that if you are an enemy combatant, then the law of war takes over.

We are not fighting crime. We are not fighting the Mafia. We are fighting an international, sometimes unorganized, organization called al Qaeda who is bent on our destruction.

I think we do, also, because we are fighting a war, we do not have a viable jail.

under the law of war, it is lawful to interrogate someone.

I think that is a formula for disaster.

I think you need to have your day in court.

I would argue listen to the commanders, see if we can find a better jail that would meet the needs of this unique war on terror.

I want to compliment the administration. I think what you all are doing there makes sense.

Right, as long as we start with the idea that the initial purpose is to gather intelligence.

We are going to live within our value system, but we are going to have a legal system that will protect you and your family.

I think he is right on point here. The HIG is--I want to compliment you. I think it is a great organization to have.

So if China appreciated its currency and moved to a free floating exchange rate, it would do more for jobs here in the U.S. than any single stimulus program we could pass into law.

I think there are a lot of people in this country worried about we do not have a coherent policy.

You should not have joined al Qaeda.

The enemy combatant determination could be a de facto life sentence.

I totally agree, and we are in a dilemma as a Nation here, and I do worry about the international community.

I rise today with great disappointment in both the substance and process of this legislation. We should be working from a long held medical premise; first, do no harm. Instead, Americans know this government takeover of the health care…

Secretary Gates said NATO's been pretty awful, when it comes to the Afghan security forces.

I would not use the word 'relentless,' General, in terms of the policy that we're embarking on, regarding the enemy.

Is Wali Karzai the problem or the solution?

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. General Petraeus, I can't tell you how much it means to all of us that you're willing to do this.

They thought that the problem was 30 percent the Taliban, and 70 percent the Afghan Government.

How in the world are they able to come back? Here we are in 2010, and some people say they're stronger than they've ever been.