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On the recordMay 25, 2011
It should be no surprise then that he has been targeting U.S. forces in Helmand province and has been directly linked to the deaths of at least 11 marines. This story highlights why it is time to strengthen the detainee transfer review process, not weaken it. It is time that Congress took a leadership role in shaping how transfers are negotiated and determining whether they are appropriate. This amendment takes away the strength to make sure that we are doing the right thing. It is time to move forward, not backward, and I hope you join me in opposing this amendment.
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Rob Wittman
Republican · Virginia
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May 25, 2011

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