On the recordJanuary 21, 2009
President Obama ordered that the military detention facilities at Guantanamo Bay be closed 'as soon as practicable' and in any event, no later than 1 year from the date of his order.
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congress.govJohn McCain: “President Obama ordered that the military detention facilities at Guantanamo Bay be closed 'as soon as practicable' and…”
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McCain discusses President Obama's order to close Guantanamo Bay detention facilities.
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