Senate Passes NDAA Barring Transfer of Detainees from Guantanamo to Domestic Soil

Press Release

Following today's overwhelming passage (91-3) of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) by the United States Senate, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) reaffirmed the significant opposition facing the President as the White House plays politics with our national security in their attempts to close the detention facilities at Guantanamo Bay.

"Today Congress sent yet another strong message to the White House that it is time to stop playing politics over Guantanamo Bay," Scott said. "It is absolutely mind boggling that the President continues to ignore the will of the American people and overwhelming votes in Congress to bar the transfer of these dangerous terrorists to domestic soil. Congress has acted -- just because the President doesn't like the answer does not mean he can ignore it."

Scott added, "I am proud we were able to pass an NDAA that ensures our troops will have the resources they need as they bravely defend our nation," Scott said. "I stand with all of our active duty military and our veterans, and thank them for their selfless dedication and sacrifice to our great nation."

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