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On the recordJuly 6, 2009
Maybe being the odd guy out as a Republican, I believe that also, simply because Generals Petraeus, Odierno, and every other combat commander has said that being able to start over with detainee policy would take a tool off the table used by our enemies.
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Graham supports closing Guantanamo for national security, citing military leaders' opinions.

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