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Walberg Votes to Protect National Security, Prohibit Gitmo Transfers

September 15, 2016
Washington, D.C.—Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) today voted to protect America's national security by prohibiting the transfer or release of terrorist detainees from Guantanamo Bay. According to a new report from Reuters, two more terrorists freed from Guantanamo Bay have rejoined the battlefield in the first six months of 2016.

"President Obama's last ditch effort to try to empty out Guantanamo Bay jeopardizes the safety and security of the American people. It simply defies commonsense to continue to release hardened terrorists who are a known threat to resume terrorist activity and put American lives at risk. With this bill, we voted to block this dangerous practice and prioritize our nation's security over the President's misguided campaign promise," said Walberg.

Congressman Walberg serves on the House Education and the Workforce Committee as Chair of the Workforce Protections Subcommittee. In addition, he serves on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. For more information on Walberg's work in Congress visit walberg.house.gov.