A photo of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl. House Speaker John Boehner says the U.S. trade of five terror suspects for Bergdahl compromises U.S. security.
A photo of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl. House Speaker John Boehner says the U.S. trade of five terror suspects for Bergdahl compromises U.S. security.U.S. Army/Associated Press

In a statement, Boehner said lawmakers raised serious concerns that were never satisfactorily answered about the potential swap involving Bergdahl. Congress wasn’t informed until word came this past Saturday of the exchange.

Boehner welcomed Bergdahl’s release but said one of the greatest protections for Americans fighting overseas as well as diplomats is that the U.S. does not negotiate with terrorists. In this case, however, he said that protection has been compromised.

Boehner said he supports efforts to hold hearings on the administration’s failure to consult with Congress.

Earlier Tuesday, President Barack Obama said his administration had consulted with Congress “for some time” about the possibility of a swap.