Rep. John Katko Releases Statement on President's Guantanamo Bay Closure Plan

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U.S. Representative John Katko (NY-24) today issued the following statement regarding the President's plan to close Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility:

"The Administration's irresponsible and ill-considered proposal to close down the Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility will make our country, and the world, less safe. I stand unequivocally opposed to bringing hardened terrorists to our shores, or to surrendering custody of these individuals, who have sought to harm our troops and nation. This plan does nothing to address how future detainees might be handled, and leaves far too many questions unanswered on the handling of current detainees.

"The President should work with Congress on addressing the international terror threat rather than forcing this vague, unwise, and unworkable proposal that would harm our ability to deal with terrorists. Congress has been clear on this issue for many years -- we have not, and will not support, moving these detainees to the United States.

"This proposal should not be enacted, and I will stand in firm opposition."

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