Barack Obama actually said...

Now, as our efforts to close Guantanamo move forward, I know that the politics in Congress will be difficult. These are issues that are fodder for 30-second commercials.

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President Obama acknowledges the political challenges ahead in closing Guantanamo Bay.

05/20/2009

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