Congressman Scott DesJarlais, M.D. (TN-04) released the following statement in response to President Obama’s plan to close Guantanamo Bay prison:

“President Obama’s policy regarding closing Guantanamo Bay is as irresponsible as it is dangerous. His plan to move some of the world's most dangerous terrorists to the United States will not only threaten our national security, but contravenes standing law. In an attempt to fulfill a misguided campaign promise, President Obama is yet again putting politics ahead of the safety and security of the American people. I am adamantly opposed to any proposal that would bring Gitmo detainees to the United States and will fight any such plan in Congress.”