Barack Obama actually said...

The Attorney General shall acquire and activate the TCC as a United States Penitentiary.

Context

Memorandum on Directing Certain Actions With Respect to Acquisition and Use of Thomson Correctional Center To Facilitate Closure of Detention Facilities at Guantanamo Bay Naval Base

12/14/2009

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