To conclude, our detention policies ensure that detainees under the control of the Department of Defense, anywhere in the world, are cared for humanely and in complete compliance with our obligations under the laws of armed conflict, applicable US law, and binding international treaties. I am proud of our outstanding service members who serve at Guantanamo, in Afghanistan, and in Iraq who are committed to ensuring that our detention mission is carried out in a safe, humane, legal, and transparent manner, while balancing the needs of operational security. They deserve our gratitude.
This concludes my statement. Mr. Chairman, I would like to thank you, and the Subcommittee, for the Subcommittee’s time and attention to this important topic. As the Subcommittee’s time permits, I am prepared to respond to Members’ questions.
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