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William R. Richardson: As first day as president, I would shut down Guantanamo. I would shut down Abu Ghraib and secret prisons.

On the recordJune 10, 2007
As first day as president, I would shut down Guantanamo. I would shut down Abu Ghraib and secret prisons.

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Bill Richardson outlines his intentions regarding controversial detention facilities if elected president.

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