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John McCain: It was opened in the first place as an effort to get around the United States Constitution.

On the recordJuly 23, 2013
It was opened in the first place as an effort to get around the United States Constitution.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain highlights Guantanamo's purpose to bypass constitutional rights.

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