On the recordMay 20, 2009
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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transcripts.cnn.comBarack Obama: “Now, as our efforts to close Guantanamo move forward, I know that the politics in Congress will be difficult. These are…”
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President Obama acknowledges the political challenges ahead in closing Guantanamo Bay.
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