Political Quotes

On the recordApril 27, 2016
I want to make it clear that Guantanamo Bay has served its purpose and must be closed.
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Bennie Thompson
Democratic · Mississippi

Editor's note · Context

Thompson emphasizes the need to close Guantanamo Bay for national security reasons.

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