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On the recordJuly 7, 2009
The poorly thought-out prison, and the torture that took place there, have called into question American adherence to the rule of law and discouraged our allies from cooperating with us.
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Adam Schiff
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Schiff highlights the negative impact of Guantanamo Bay on U.S. credibility.

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