the decision to prosecute KSM in civilian court was a mistake.

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 think that is a formula for disaster.

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.

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.

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…

That's very encouraging.

We're going to have to spend a lot of money in Afghanistan in the near and long term.

I hope the American people understand, not only are we going to have more casualties, we're going to be paying for their army, their police force, and ours.

I think we are on the 10-yard line. I think the next 18 months will determine whether we get to the goal line.

The American people need to brace themselves for increased casualties in Afghanistan.