Simpson Cosponsors Legislation to Stop World's Most Dangerous Terrorists Held at Guantanamo Bay Prison from Coming to US

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Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson, joined House Republicans today in cosponsoring H.R. 2294, the Keep Terrorists Out of America Act. The legislation unequivocally opposes releasing terrorists from the Guantanamo Bay facility and transferring them to the United States. It also makes clear that governors and state legislatures must pre-approve the transfer or release of any terrorist detainee into their respective states, and requires the Administration to meet strict criteria and certification standards before terrorists housed at the Guantanamo prison could be brought to the United States.

"Some of the world's most dangerous terrorists are currently being held at Guantanamo Bay," Simpson said. "These are the criminals who are intent on destroying the United States and our way of life. Those whose entire goal is to kill or injure Americans should never be transferred to our neighborhoods and communities to be held where U.S. citizens live."

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