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**Pete** · 11-20-2014, 07:41

Pentagon got duped, made ransom payment for Bowe Bergdahl to con man

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/...-for-bergdahl/

"...“Given the significance of this matter, as well as the fact that Pentagon officials have denied that a payment was even considered — and you also said you were unaware of any such attempt — I ask you to immediately inquire with JSOC to determine the specific order of events,” said Mr. Hunter, California Republican and member of the House Armed Services Committee.

Mr. Hunter also asked Mr. Hagel whether ransom payments are being considered for other captives.

Disclosure of the ransom payment undermines a key financial element of President Obama’s strategy to counter the Islamic State — pressuring foreign governments, corporations and families of captives not to pay ransom. In a speech in September, David S. Cohen, Treasury undersecretary for terrorism and financial intelligence, said the Islamic State made $20 million this year in ransoming hostages...."

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Pete Quiet Professional Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Fayetteville Posts: 13,080	Pentagon got duped, made ransom payment for Bowe Bergdahl to con man Pentagon got duped, made ransom payment for Bowe Bergdahl to con man http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/...-for-bergdahl/ "...“Given the significance of this matter, as well as the fact that Pentagon officials have denied that a payment was even considered — and you also said you were unaware of any such attempt — I ask you to immediately inquire with JSOC to determine the specific order of events,” said Mr. Hunter, California Republican and member of the House Armed Services Committee. Mr. Hunter also asked Mr. Hagel whether ransom payments are being considered for other captives. Disclosure of the ransom payment undermines a key financial element of President Obama’s strategy to counter the Islamic State — pressuring foreign governments, corporations and families of captives not to pay ransom. In a speech in September, David S. Cohen, Treasury undersecretary for terrorism and financial intelligence, said the Islamic State made $20 million this year in ransoming hostages...."
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