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On the recordJuly 23, 2013
We heard over and over again from our national security officials about the value of Guantanamo as a recruiting tool for our enemies.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Whitehouse discusses Guantanamo's role in enemy recruitment.

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