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Kit Bond: “It was always my understanding that the many detainees in Gitmo were never intended to come to the United States for…”

On the recordFebruary 1, 2010
It was always my understanding that the many detainees in Gitmo were never intended to come to the United States for trial.
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Kit Bond
Republican · Missouri

Editor's note · Context

Bond reflects on the original intent regarding Gitmo detainees and their trials.

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