Barack Obama actually said...

The continued operation of this facility weakens our national security by draining resources, damaging our relationships with key allies and partners, and emboldening violent extremists.

Context

Statement on Signing the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016

11/24/2015

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