House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) on Tuesday said he had concerns about the Obama administration’s decision to release five Guantanamo Bay prisoners in exchange for the freedom of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl and called for congressional hearings.
“And while we all rejoice for Sergeant Bergdahl and his family, it is important that we get clarity in the days and weeks ahead about not only how this exchange came about but what steps the President has taken to guarantee this exchange is not a signal that it is open season on our fellow citizens, both military and civilian personnel, serving our country abroad so faithfully,” Boehner said in a statement. “One of their greatest protections – knowing that the United States does not negotiate with terrorists – has been compromised.”
Boehner lamented that the administration did not consult Congress before making the final decision to negotiate for Bergdahl’s release, despite earlier briefings on the situation.
“There was every expectation that the administration would re-engage with Congress, as it did before, and the only reason it did not is because the administration knew it faced serious and sober bipartisan concern and opposition,” he said in the statement.
Nothing else to do. Might as well hold a Bergazi hearing.
And while we all rejoice for Sergeant Bergdahl and his family
Guess he hasn’t watched FOX news in 24 hours.
let us make fools of ourselves by making problems appear when none exist.
Dear John:
IT’S A TRAP!
Wow…Then they should put Boner under oath as a witness since I thought I just heard on the teevee that he was one of the politicians that was let in on the prisoner swap by the administration a long time ago. The nerve. He is the Worst.Speaker.Ever. bar none!
A hearing here, a hearing there…after awhile it adds up to a real waste of some serious taxpayer money, and not a thing in the meantime gets done by these do-nothing wingnuts in Congress…which seems to be the plan all along.