On the recordFebruary 14, 2011
I fully support the President's commitment to close the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay because it is in our national security interest to do so.
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congress.govI fully support the President's commitment to close the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay because it is in our national security interest to do so.
Panetta supports closing Guantanamo Bay for national security reasons.
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