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On the recordApril 27, 2016
The American people do not want GTMO terrorists detained in their communities, their neighborhoods, or down the street from their children's school.
Said by
Scott Perry
Republican · Pennsylvania

Editor's note · Context

Perry emphasizes public opposition to detaining Guantanamo Bay terrorists in local communities.

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