Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle defended the Obama administration 's Yemeni rescue attempt . The White House said it was "disappointed" by the decision and called for a full investigation. The U.S. should n't pay ransoms to terrorists , the lawmakers said .
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle defended the Obama administration 's Yemeni rescue attempt . A failed effort led to the deaths of hostages Luke Somers , an American journalist , and Pierre Korkie , a South African teacher . The U.S. should n't pay ransoms to terrorists , the lawmakers said .