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On the recordApril 27, 2016
There is no evidence that suggests housing Guantanamo detainees will bring additional attacks, attention, or danger to the United States.
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Pat Ryan
Democratic · New York

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Ryan argues against fears of increased terrorism from transferring detainees to the U.S.

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