We have a memo of understanding with the government of Qatar.
Will detail, in the closed portion of the hearing later, that there is a list of travel restrictions and conditions on the movements of the Taliban detainees.
Morning of May 27th, after 3 days of intensive talks, arrangements were being nailed down.
Emir of Qatar phoned Obama personally to pledge to
Qataris said any leak would end any discussions of Bergdahl’s release.
Did not know the precise location of handoff until one hour before Bergdahl was recovered.
Once Bergdahl was obtained on May 31st, Taliban detainess were transferred.
Hagel “takes responsibility DAMN SERIOUS about these detainess”.
FUCH.
CH says no basis to charge these detainees in Federal Court.
Then why were we holding them for 12 years, numbnuts!