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Jeh Johnson: I would respectfully suggest to the Congress that it does make a difference that Guantanamo Bay has been allowed to…

On the recordJuly 29, 2009
I would respectfully suggest to the Congress that it does make a difference that Guantanamo Bay has been allowed to become that recruitment tool.
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Jeh Johnson
Democratic · New York

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Johnson emphasizes the negative impact of Guantanamo Bay on al-Qaida recruitment.

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