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John McCain: For many years, I have believed that it would further U.S. national security interests to close the Guantanamo detention…

On the recordFebruary 4, 2015
For many years, I have believed that it would further U.S. national security interests to close the Guantanamo detention facility. I still do.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain supports closing Guantanamo for national security reasons.

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