In late August, the Obama administration transferred two Syrian detainees from the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay to Portugal. Judging by the few press accounts about the transfer, no one seems to have batted an eyelash at the decision. That is curious because at least one of the two, Moammar Badawi Dokhan, has allegedly pledged to kill Americans upon release. In a May 24, 2007, memo prepared for one of Dokhan’s administrative review board (ARB) hearings at Gitmo, U.S. intelligence authorities summarized the Syrian’s animus for America and loyalty to al Qaeda.
The detainee stated he met Osama bin Laden and shook his hand in a way that demonstrated love. The detainee stated he loves Osama bin Laden because he fights Americans. … The detainee stated he hated and wanted to kill Americans. The detainee stated that his hatred is so deep that if he were released, he would fight against Americans anywhere in the world. The detainee also stated that the Koran specifically says to kill Americans and non-Muslims. The detainee stated he is a fighter and brother to Osama bin Laden. The detainee stated that anyone who hates Americans is the detainee’s brother. The detainee stated that a big fight was coming that will bring fire and destruction, and no one will receive any mercy from God. The detainee further stated there can never be peace between Muslims and Americans.
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