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Warner Expects White House Legislative Offer on Guantanamo Issue
Associated Press
July 13, 2006
WASHINGTON - Sen. John W. Warner, chairman of the Armed Services Committee, said Thursday he expects the White House to propose detainee legislation soon after senior officials return from the G-8 summit this month.
Citing private discussions with Stephen Hadley, the president's national security adviser, Warner said during a hearing that the Bush White House needs time to smooth over "some honest differences of opinions" within the administration.
Lawmakers and the administration agreed that legislation is necessary after the Supreme Court ruled that the Pentagon's military commissions, established to prosecute suspected terrorists, violated international law and were not authorized by Congress.
Warner said it is "absolutely imperative" that Congress pass legislation before adjourning this year.
"The eyes of the world are upon us and we must set the standards," the Virginia Republican said.
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