Former secretary of state Hillary Clinton said on Monday that Obama's decision was both 'tough' and justified.
'This young man, whatever the circumstances, was an American citizen - is an American citizen - was serving in our military,' Clinton said at an event in Denver.
'The idea that you really care for your own citizens and particularly those in uniform, I think is a very noble one.'
Sad she didn't feel the same about Ambassador Stephens and the navy seals that died
But Former Vice President Dick Cheney did not agree, expressing concerns that the Taliban leaders will now plan attacks against the US as soon as they can, according to CBS.
'I think there's a distinct possibility that these five will in fact go into the battle,' Cheney told Fox News on Monday night.
'These are people that are most likely to go back and once again launch strikes or attacks against Americans, against our friends and allies in the region.
'I think the odds are that they will in fact do that and we'll end up paying another kind of price because of the transaction that's been negotiated here.'
Cheney added about the Obama Administration: 'I do think they have in fact negotiated with terrorists and I don't think they got a very good deal.'
Obama also admitted the released prisoners will battle the US again.
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